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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,951.20, 371,926.80 and 237,453.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,951.20, 371,926.80 and 237,453.60 is: 356,180.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,951.20 : 371,926.80 = 237,453.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,951.20/371,926.80 = 237,453.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,951.20x = 371,926.80 × 237,453.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,951.20x = 88,315,357,596.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,315,357,596.48/247,951.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,180.40

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