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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,243.50, 372,718.34 and 230,764.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,243.50, 372,718.34 and 230,764.96 is: 347,877.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,243.50 : 372,718.34 = 230,764.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,243.50/372,718.34 = 230,764.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,243.50x = 372,718.34 × 230,764.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,243.50x = 86,010,332,821.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,010,332,821.37/247,243.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,877.02

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