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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,962.36, 342,352.83 and 190,499.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,962.36, 342,352.83 and 190,499.34 is: 263,015.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,962.36 : 342,352.83 = 190,499.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,962.36/342,352.83 = 190,499.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,962.36x = 342,352.83 × 190,499.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,962.36x = 65,217,988,162.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,217,988,162.13/247,962.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,015.68

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