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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,192.30, 370,785.75 and 187,586.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,192.30, 370,785.75 and 187,586.93 is: 281,378.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,192.30 : 370,785.75 = 187,586.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,192.30/370,785.75 = 187,586.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,192.30x = 370,785.75 × 187,586.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,192.30x = 69,554,558,668.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,554,558,668.09/247,192.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,378.33

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