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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,264.47, 349,627.70 and 247,540.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,264.47, 349,627.70 and 247,540.55 is: 343,080.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,264.47 : 349,627.70 = 247,540.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,264.47/349,627.70 = 247,540.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,264.47x = 349,627.70 × 247,540.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,264.47x = 86,547,030,167.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,547,030,167.39/252,264.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,080.55

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