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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,234.60, 370,851.90 and 185,026.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,234.60, 370,851.90 and 185,026.60 is: 277,539.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,234.60 : 370,851.90 = 185,026.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,234.60/370,851.90 = 185,026.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,234.60x = 370,851.90 × 185,026.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,234.60x = 68,617,466,160.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,617,466,160.54/247,234.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,539.90

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