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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,795.58, 373,359.14 and 224,129.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,795.58, 373,359.14 and 224,129.49 is: 337,700.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,795.58 : 373,359.14 = 224,129.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,795.58/373,359.14 = 224,129.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,795.58x = 373,359.14 × 224,129.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,795.58x = 83,680,792,514.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,680,792,514.39/247,795.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,700.92

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