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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,316.28, 371,032.90 and 196,905.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,316.28, 371,032.90 and 196,905.93 is: 295,405.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,316.28 : 371,032.90 = 196,905.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,316.28/371,032.90 = 196,905.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,316.28x = 371,032.90 × 196,905.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,316.28x = 73,058,576,379.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,058,576,379.93/247,316.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,405.45

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