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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,193.30, 370,787.25 and 187,587.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,193.30, 370,787.25 and 187,587.93 is: 281,379.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,193.30 : 370,787.25 = 187,587.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,193.30/370,787.25 = 187,587.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,193.30x = 370,787.25 × 187,587.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,193.30x = 69,555,212,697.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,555,212,697.89/247,193.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,379.85

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