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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,877.80, 397,316.70 and 247,252.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,877.80, 397,316.70 and 247,252.20 is: 370,878.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,877.80 : 397,316.70 = 247,252.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,877.80/397,316.70 = 247,252.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,877.80x = 397,316.70 × 247,252.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,877.80x = 98,237,428,171.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,237,428,171.74/264,877.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,878.30

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