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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,214.48, 370,330.38 and 120,485.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,214.48, 370,330.38 and 120,485.16 is: 180,488.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,214.48 : 370,330.38 = 120,485.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,214.48/370,330.38 = 120,485.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,214.48x = 370,330.38 × 120,485.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,214.48x = 44,619,315,087.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,619,315,087.16/247,214.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,488.28

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