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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,280.40, 370,920.60 and 245,437.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,280.40, 370,920.60 and 245,437.20 is: 368,155.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,280.40 : 370,920.60 = 245,437.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,280.40/370,920.60 = 245,437.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,280.40x = 370,920.60 × 245,437.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,280.40x = 91,037,713,486.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,037,713,486.32/247,280.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,155.80

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