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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,158.03, 370,766.21 and 185,222.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,158.03, 370,766.21 and 185,222.19 is: 277,855.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,158.03 : 370,766.21 = 185,222.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,158.03/370,766.21 = 185,222.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,158.03x = 370,766.21 × 185,222.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,158.03x = 68,674,128,468.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,674,128,468.09/247,158.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,855.14

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