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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,232.40, 370,848.60 and 122,816.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,232.40, 370,848.60 and 122,816.40 is: 184,224.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,232.40 : 370,848.60 = 122,816.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,232.40/370,848.60 = 122,816.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,232.40x = 370,848.60 × 122,816.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,232.40x = 45,546,289,997.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,546,289,997.04/247,232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,224.60

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