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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,716.90, 341,072.37 and 218,615.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,716.90, 341,072.37 and 218,615.22 is: 301,003.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,716.90 : 341,072.37 = 218,615.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,716.90/341,072.37 = 218,615.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,716.90x = 341,072.37 × 218,615.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,716.90x = 74,563,611,203.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,563,611,203.47/247,716.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,003.33

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