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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,298.37, 341,592.09 and 182,898.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,298.37, 341,592.09 and 182,898.51 is: 252,636.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,298.37 : 341,592.09 = 182,898.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,298.37/341,592.09 = 182,898.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,298.37x = 341,592.09 × 182,898.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,298.37x = 62,476,682,321.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,476,682,321.95/247,298.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,636.86

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