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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,954.20, 371,931.30 and 237,456.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,954.20, 371,931.30 and 237,456.60 is: 356,184.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,954.20 : 371,931.30 = 237,456.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,954.20/371,931.30 = 237,456.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,954.20x = 371,931.30 × 237,456.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,954.20x = 88,317,541,931.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,317,541,931.58/247,954.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,184.90

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