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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,222.60, 370,949.10 and 185,014.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,222.60, 370,949.10 and 185,014.60 is: 277,608.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,222.60 : 370,949.10 = 185,014.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,222.60/370,949.10 = 185,014.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,222.60x = 370,949.10 × 185,014.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,222.60x = 68,630,999,356.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,630,999,356.86/247,222.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,608.11

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