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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,998.92, 422,167.32 and 247,006.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,998.92, 422,167.32 and 247,006.92 is: 369,782.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,998.92 : 422,167.32 = 247,006.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,998.92/422,167.32 = 247,006.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,998.92x = 422,167.32 × 247,006.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,998.92x = 104,278,249,437.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,278,249,437.85/281,998.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,782.44

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