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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,158.28, 370,766.58 and 185,222.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,158.28, 370,766.58 and 185,222.44 is: 277,855.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,158.28 : 370,766.58 = 185,222.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,158.28/370,766.58 = 185,222.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,158.28x = 370,766.58 × 185,222.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,158.28x = 68,674,290,618.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,674,290,618.06/247,158.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,855.51

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