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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,951.70, 371,927.55 and 237,454.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,951.70, 371,927.55 and 237,454.10 is: 356,181.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,951.70 : 371,927.55 = 237,454.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,951.70/371,927.55 = 237,454.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,951.70x = 371,927.55 × 237,454.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,951.70x = 88,315,721,650.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,315,721,650.46/247,951.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,181.15

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