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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,241.40, 371,639.70 and 242,575.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,241.40, 371,639.70 and 242,575.80 is: 364,626.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,241.40 : 371,639.70 = 242,575.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,241.40/371,639.70 = 242,575.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,241.40x = 371,639.70 × 242,575.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,241.40x = 90,150,797,539.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,150,797,539.26/247,241.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,626.63

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