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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,943.20, 371,914.80 and 237,445.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,943.20, 371,914.80 and 237,445.60 is: 356,168.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,943.20 : 371,914.80 = 237,445.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,943.20/371,914.80 = 237,445.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,943.20x = 371,914.80 × 237,445.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,943.20x = 88,309,532,834.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,309,532,834.88/247,943.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,168.40

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