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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,797.58, 373,362.16 and 224,131.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,797.58, 373,362.16 and 224,131.49 is: 337,703.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,797.58 : 373,362.16 = 224,131.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,797.58/373,362.16 = 224,131.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,797.58x = 373,362.16 × 224,131.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,797.58x = 83,682,216,109.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,682,216,109.76/247,797.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,703.93

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