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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,174.24, 359,886.48 and 247,058.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,174.24, 359,886.48 and 247,058.40 is: 340,435.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,174.24 : 359,886.48 = 247,058.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,174.24/359,886.48 = 247,058.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,174.24x = 359,886.48 × 247,058.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,174.24x = 88,912,977,930.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,912,977,930.43/261,174.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,435.48

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