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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,228.24, 372,695.36 and 230,749.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,228.24, 372,695.36 and 230,749.76 is: 347,854.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,228.24 : 372,695.36 = 230,749.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,228.24/372,695.36 = 230,749.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,228.24x = 372,695.36 × 230,749.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,228.24x = 85,999,364,873.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,999,364,873.11/247,228.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,854.13

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