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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,215.60, 370,938.60 and 185,007.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,215.60, 370,938.60 and 185,007.60 is: 277,597.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,215.60 : 370,938.60 = 185,007.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,215.60/370,938.60 = 185,007.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,215.60x = 370,938.60 × 185,007.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,215.60x = 68,626,460,133.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,626,460,133.36/247,215.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,597.61

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