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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,237.21, 370,375.96 and 182,203.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,237.21, 370,375.96 and 182,203.50 is: 272,951.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,237.21 : 370,375.96 = 182,203.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,237.21/370,375.96 = 182,203.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,237.21x = 370,375.96 × 182,203.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,237.21x = 67,483,795,316.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,483,795,316.84/247,237.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,951.62

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