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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,186.32, 370,683.55 and 85,049.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,186.32, 370,683.55 and 85,049.56 is: 127,541.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,186.32 : 370,683.55 = 85,049.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,186.32/370,683.55 = 85,049.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,186.32x = 370,683.55 × 85,049.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,186.32x = 31,526,472,826.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,526,472,826.74/247,186.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,541.33

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