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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,227.24, 372,693.85 and 230,748.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,227.24, 372,693.85 and 230,748.76 is: 347,852.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,227.24 : 372,693.85 = 230,748.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,227.24/372,693.85 = 230,748.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,227.24x = 372,693.85 × 230,748.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,227.24x = 85,998,643,747.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,998,643,747.13/247,227.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,852.62

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