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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,541.26, 340,994.73 and 211,123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,541.26, 340,994.73 and 211,123.66 is: 290,828.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,541.26 : 340,994.73 = 211,123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,541.26/340,994.73 = 211,123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,541.26x = 340,994.73 × 211,123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,541.26x = 71,992,055,438.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,992,055,438.31/247,541.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,828.51

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