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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,236.71, 370,375.21 and 182,203

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,236.71, 370,375.21 and 182,203 is: 272,950.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,236.71 : 370,375.21 = 182,203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,236.71/370,375.21 = 182,203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,236.71x = 370,375.21 × 182,203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,236.71x = 67,483,473,476.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,483,473,476.62/247,236.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,950.87

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