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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,157.28, 370,765.08 and 185,221.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,157.28, 370,765.08 and 185,221.44 is: 277,854.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,157.28 : 370,765.08 = 185,221.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,157.28/370,765.08 = 185,221.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,157.28x = 370,765.08 × 185,221.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,157.28x = 68,673,642,019.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,673,642,019.32/247,157.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,854.01

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