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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,614.26, 340,392.09 and 213,031.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,614.26, 340,392.09 and 213,031.87 is: 292,852.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,614.26 : 340,392.09 = 213,031.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,614.26/340,392.09 = 213,031.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,614.26x = 340,392.09 × 213,031.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,614.26x = 72,514,362,614.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,514,362,614.93/247,614.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,852.13

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