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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,172.06, 442,187.33 and 247,217.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,172.06, 442,187.33 and 247,217.82 is: 370,348.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,172.06 : 442,187.33 = 247,217.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,172.06/442,187.33 = 247,217.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,172.06x = 442,187.33 × 247,217.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,172.06x = 109,316,585,244.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,316,585,244.32/295,172.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,348.69

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