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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,199.80, 433,281.30 and 247,727.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,199.80, 433,281.30 and 247,727.80 is: 371,147.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,199.80 : 433,281.30 = 247,727.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,199.80/433,281.30 = 247,727.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,199.80x = 433,281.30 × 247,727.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,199.80x = 107,335,823,230.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,335,823,230.14/289,199.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,147.64

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