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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,310.03, 533,241.42 and 247,996.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,310.03, 533,241.42 and 247,996.83 is: 372,188.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,310.03 : 533,241.42 = 247,996.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,310.03/533,241.42 = 247,996.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,310.03x = 533,241.42 × 247,996.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,310.03x = 132,242,181,784.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,242,181,784.70/355,310.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,188.15

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