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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,235.40, 371,630.70 and 242,569.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,235.40, 371,630.70 and 242,569.80 is: 364,617.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,235.40 : 371,630.70 = 242,569.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,235.40/371,630.70 = 242,569.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,235.40x = 371,630.70 × 242,569.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,235.40x = 90,146,384,572.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,146,384,572.86/247,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,617.63

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