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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,226.86, 364,903.38 and 247,299.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,226.86, 364,903.38 and 247,299.48 is: 341,526.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,226.86 : 364,903.38 = 247,299.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,226.86/364,903.38 = 247,299.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,226.86x = 364,903.38 × 247,299.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,226.86x = 90,240,416,124.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,240,416,124.24/264,226.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,526.28

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