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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,237.60, 370,856.40 and 220,799.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,237.60, 370,856.40 and 220,799.20 is: 331,198.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,237.60 : 370,856.40 = 220,799.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,237.60/370,856.40 = 220,799.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,237.60x = 370,856.40 × 220,799.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,237.60x = 81,884,796,434.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,884,796,434.88/247,237.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,198.80

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