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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,148.28, 370,751.58 and 185,212.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,148.28, 370,751.58 and 185,212.44 is: 277,840.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,148.28 : 370,751.58 = 185,212.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,148.28/370,751.58 = 185,212.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,148.28x = 370,751.58 × 185,212.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,148.28x = 68,667,804,765.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,667,804,765.66/247,148.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,840.51

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