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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,900.80, 371,851.20 and 225,739.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,900.80, 371,851.20 and 225,739.20 is: 338,608.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,900.80 : 371,851.20 = 225,739.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,900.80/371,851.20 = 225,739.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,900.80x = 371,851.20 × 225,739.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,900.80x = 83,941,392,407.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,941,392,407.04/247,900.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,608.80

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