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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,158.78, 370,767.33 and 185,222.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,158.78, 370,767.33 and 185,222.94 is: 277,856.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,158.78 : 370,767.33 = 185,222.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,158.78/370,767.33 = 185,222.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,158.78x = 370,767.33 × 185,222.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,158.78x = 68,674,614,918.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,674,614,918.55/247,158.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,856.26

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