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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,591.73, 370,781.90 and 223,629.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,591.73, 370,781.90 and 223,629.86 is: 334,897.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,591.73 : 370,781.90 = 223,629.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,591.73/370,781.90 = 223,629.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,591.73x = 370,781.90 × 223,629.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,591.73x = 82,917,901,415.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,917,901,415.48/247,591.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,897.71

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