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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,008.92, 422,182.32 and 247,016.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,008.92, 422,182.32 and 247,016.92 is: 369,797.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,008.92 : 422,182.32 = 247,016.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,008.92/422,182.32 = 247,016.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,008.92x = 422,182.32 × 247,016.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,008.92x = 104,286,176,364.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,286,176,364.85/282,008.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,797.44

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