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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,235.12, 372,705.71 and 230,756.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,235.12, 372,705.71 and 230,756.58 is: 347,864.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,235.12 : 372,705.71 = 230,756.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,235.12/372,705.71 = 230,756.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,235.12x = 372,705.71 × 230,756.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,235.12x = 86,004,293,832.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,004,293,832.29/247,235.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,864.39

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