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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,937.40, 372,197.70 and 246,187.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,937.40, 372,197.70 and 246,187.80 is: 369,571.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,937.40 : 372,197.70 = 246,187.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,937.40/372,197.70 = 246,187.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,937.40x = 372,197.70 × 246,187.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,937.40x = 91,630,532,928.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,630,532,928.06/247,937.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,571.24

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