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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,730.72, 371,241.84 and 197,962.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,730.72, 371,241.84 and 197,962.16 is: 296,660.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,730.72 : 371,241.84 = 197,962.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,730.72/371,241.84 = 197,962.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,730.72x = 371,241.84 × 197,962.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,730.72x = 73,491,836,528.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,491,836,528.77/247,730.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,660.17

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