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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,409.02, 341,199.02 and 209,248.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,409.02, 341,199.02 and 209,248.58 is: 288,572.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,409.02 : 341,199.02 = 209,248.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,409.02/341,199.02 = 209,248.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,409.02x = 341,199.02 × 209,248.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,409.02x = 71,395,410,432.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,395,410,432.39/247,409.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,572.38

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