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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,887.80, 371,255.00 and 241,069.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,887.80, 371,255.00 and 241,069.22 is: 361,042.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,887.80 : 371,255.00 = 241,069.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,887.80/371,255.00 = 241,069.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,887.80x = 371,255.00 × 241,069.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,887.80x = 89,498,150,209.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,498,150,209.48/247,887.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,042.99

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