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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,616.73, 371,637.18 and 245,752.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,616.73, 371,637.18 and 245,752.92 is: 368,839.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,616.73 : 371,637.18 = 245,752.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,616.73/371,637.18 = 245,752.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,616.73x = 371,637.18 × 245,752.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,616.73x = 91,330,922,165.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,330,922,165.57/247,616.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,839.87

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