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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,592.20, 371,388.30 and 231,845.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,592.20, 371,388.30 and 231,845.80 is: 347,768.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,592.20 : 371,388.30 = 231,845.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,592.20/371,388.30 = 231,845.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,592.20x = 371,388.30 × 231,845.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,592.20x = 86,104,817,524.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,104,817,524.14/247,592.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,768.70

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