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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,185.24, 370,806.66 and 89,487.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,185.24, 370,806.66 and 89,487.96 is: 134,242.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,185.24 : 370,806.66 = 89,487.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,185.24/370,806.66 = 89,487.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,185.24x = 370,806.66 × 89,487.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,185.24x = 33,182,731,557.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,182,731,557.81/247,185.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,242.37

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