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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,717.65, 341,073.41 and 218,615.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,717.65, 341,073.41 and 218,615.97 is: 301,004.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,717.65 : 341,073.41 = 218,615.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,717.65/341,073.41 = 218,615.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,717.65x = 341,073.41 × 218,615.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,717.65x = 74,564,093,275.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,564,093,275.28/247,717.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,004.36

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