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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,631.20, 371,446.80 and 231,884.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,631.20, 371,446.80 and 231,884.80 is: 347,827.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,631.20 : 371,446.80 = 231,884.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,631.20/371,446.80 = 231,884.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,631.20x = 371,446.80 × 231,884.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,631.20x = 86,132,866,928.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,132,866,928.64/247,631.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,827.20

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