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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,309.03, 533,239.92 and 247,995.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,309.03, 533,239.92 and 247,995.83 is: 372,186.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,309.03 : 533,239.92 = 247,995.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,309.03/533,239.92 = 247,995.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,309.03x = 533,239.92 × 247,995.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,309.03x = 132,241,276,549.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,241,276,549.53/355,309.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,186.65

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