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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,616.80, 371,637.27 and 245,752.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,616.80, 371,637.27 and 245,752.99 is: 368,839.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,616.80 : 371,637.27 = 245,752.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,616.80/371,637.27 = 245,752.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,616.80x = 371,637.27 × 245,752.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,616.80x = 91,330,970,297.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,330,970,297.94/247,616.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,839.96

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