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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,255.40, 370,883.10 and 245,412.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,255.40, 370,883.10 and 245,412.20 is: 368,118.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,255.40 : 370,883.10 = 245,412.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,255.40/370,883.10 = 245,412.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,255.40x = 370,883.10 × 245,412.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,255.40x = 91,019,237,513.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,019,237,513.82/247,255.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,118.30

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