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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,497.80, 370,809.30 and 231,751.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,497.80, 370,809.30 and 231,751.40 is: 347,217.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,497.80 : 370,809.30 = 231,751.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,497.80/370,809.30 = 231,751.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,497.80x = 370,809.30 × 231,751.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,497.80x = 85,935,574,408.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,935,574,408.02/247,497.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,217.53

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