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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,213.60, 370,935.60 and 185,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,213.60, 370,935.60 and 185,005.60 is: 277,594.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,213.60 : 370,935.60 = 185,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,213.60/370,935.60 = 185,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,213.60x = 370,935.60 × 185,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,213.60x = 68,625,163,239.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,625,163,239.36/247,213.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,594.61

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