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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,951.90, 372,705.45 and 243,286.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,951.90, 372,705.45 and 243,286.30 is: 365,692.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,951.90 : 372,705.45 = 243,286.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,951.90/372,705.45 = 243,286.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,951.90x = 372,705.45 × 243,286.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,951.90x = 90,674,129,920.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,674,129,920.34/247,951.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,692.42

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