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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,347.36, 371,079.28 and 196,937.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,347.36, 371,079.28 and 196,937.04 is: 295,451.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,347.36 : 371,079.28 = 196,937.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,347.36/371,079.28 = 196,937.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,347.36x = 371,079.28 × 196,937.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,347.36x = 73,079,255,008.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,079,255,008.53/247,347.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,451.93

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