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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,751.39, 373,278.42 and 224,085.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,751.39, 373,278.42 and 224,085.31 is: 337,621.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,751.39 : 373,278.42 = 224,085.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,751.39/373,278.42 = 224,085.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,751.39x = 373,278.42 × 224,085.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,751.39x = 83,646,209,528.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,646,209,528.81/247,751.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,621.55

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