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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,238.40, 370,857.60 and 60,251.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,238.40, 370,857.60 and 60,251.52 is: 90,377.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,238.40 : 370,857.60 = 60,251.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,238.40/370,857.60 = 60,251.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,238.40x = 370,857.60 × 60,251.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,238.40x = 22,344,734,103.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,344,734,103.55/247,238.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,377.28

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