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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,542.72, 371,037.60 and 227,614.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,542.72, 371,037.60 and 227,614.56 is: 341,167.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,542.72 : 371,037.60 = 227,614.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,542.72/371,037.60 = 227,614.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,542.72x = 371,037.60 × 227,614.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,542.72x = 84,453,560,067.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,453,560,067.46/247,542.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,167.62

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