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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,889.19, 371,257.12 and 241,070.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,889.19, 371,257.12 and 241,070.61 is: 361,045.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,889.19 : 371,257.12 = 241,070.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,889.19/371,257.12 = 241,070.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,889.19x = 371,257.12 × 241,070.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,889.19x = 89,499,182,078.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,499,182,078.80/247,889.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,045.11

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