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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,622.20, 371,433.30 and 231,875.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,622.20, 371,433.30 and 231,875.80 is: 347,813.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,622.20 : 371,433.30 = 231,875.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,622.20/371,433.30 = 231,875.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,622.20x = 371,433.30 × 231,875.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,622.20x = 86,126,393,584.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,126,393,584.14/247,622.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,813.70

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