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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,277.40, 370,752.24 and 89,485.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,277.40, 370,752.24 and 89,485.32 is: 134,168.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,277.40 : 370,752.24 = 89,485.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,277.40/370,752.24 = 89,485.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,277.40x = 370,752.24 × 89,485.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,277.40x = 33,176,882,837.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,176,882,837.12/247,277.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,168.68

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