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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,412.02, 341,203.16 and 209,251.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,412.02, 341,203.16 and 209,251.58 is: 288,576.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,412.02 : 341,203.16 = 209,251.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,412.02/341,203.16 = 209,251.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,412.02x = 341,203.16 × 209,251.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,412.02x = 71,397,300,330.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,397,300,330.99/247,412.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,576.52

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