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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,235.80, 370,853.70 and 242,861.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,235.80, 370,853.70 and 242,861.80 is: 364,292.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,235.80 : 370,853.70 = 242,861.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,235.80/370,853.70 = 242,861.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,235.80x = 370,853.70 × 242,861.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,235.80x = 90,066,197,118.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,066,197,118.66/247,235.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,292.70

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