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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,157.78, 370,765.83 and 185,221.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,157.78, 370,765.83 and 185,221.94 is: 277,854.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,157.78 : 370,765.83 = 185,221.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,157.78/370,765.83 = 185,221.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,157.78x = 370,765.83 × 185,221.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,157.78x = 68,673,966,318.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,673,966,318.31/247,157.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,854.76

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