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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,555.20, 371,332.80 and 231,808.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,555.20, 371,332.80 and 231,808.80 is: 347,713.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,555.20 : 371,332.80 = 231,808.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,555.20/371,332.80 = 231,808.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,555.20x = 371,332.80 × 231,808.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,555.20x = 86,078,210,768.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,078,210,768.64/247,555.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,713.20

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