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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,004.52, 369,491.82 and 197,181.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,004.52, 369,491.82 and 197,181.92 is: 294,962.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,004.52 : 369,491.82 = 197,181.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,004.52/369,491.82 = 197,181.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,004.52x = 369,491.82 × 197,181.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,004.52x = 72,857,106,491.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,857,106,491.89/247,004.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,962.64

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