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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,797.70, 373,362.35 and 224,131.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,797.70, 373,362.35 and 224,131.62 is: 337,704.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,797.70 : 373,362.35 = 224,131.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,797.70/373,362.35 = 224,131.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,797.70x = 373,362.35 × 224,131.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,797.70x = 83,682,308,352.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,682,308,352.51/247,797.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,704.14

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