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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,387.37, 371,592.18 and 236,606.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,387.37, 371,592.18 and 236,606.27 is: 355,398.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,387.37 : 371,592.18 = 236,606.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,387.37/371,592.18 = 236,606.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,387.37x = 371,592.18 × 236,606.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,387.37x = 87,921,037,813.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,921,037,813.01/247,387.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,398.25

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