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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,804.20, 373,372.17 and 224,138.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,804.20, 373,372.17 and 224,138.13 is: 337,713.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,804.20 : 373,372.17 = 224,138.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,804.20/373,372.17 = 224,138.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,804.20x = 373,372.17 × 224,138.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,804.20x = 83,686,939,977.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,686,939,977.84/247,804.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,713.97

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