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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,241.49, 372,715.32 and 230,762.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,241.49, 372,715.32 and 230,762.96 is: 347,874.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,241.49 : 372,715.32 = 230,762.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,241.49/372,715.32 = 230,762.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,241.49x = 372,715.32 × 230,762.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,241.49x = 86,008,888,616.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,008,888,616.97/247,241.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,874.01

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