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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,839.52, 371,914.80 and 231,898.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,839.52, 371,914.80 and 231,898.72 is: 347,993.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,839.52 : 371,914.80 = 231,898.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,839.52/371,914.80 = 231,898.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,839.52x = 371,914.80 × 231,898.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,839.52x = 86,246,566,069.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,246,566,069.06/247,839.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,993.60

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