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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,299.30, 370,511.55 and 231,552.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,299.30, 370,511.55 and 231,552.90 is: 346,919.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,299.30 : 370,511.55 = 231,552.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,299.30/370,511.55 = 231,552.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,299.30x = 370,511.55 × 231,552.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,299.30x = 85,793,023,886.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,793,023,886.00/247,299.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,919.80

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