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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,341.95, 370,515.38 and 187,472.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,341.95, 370,515.38 and 187,472.83 is: 280,832.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,341.95 : 370,515.38 = 187,472.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,341.95/370,515.38 = 187,472.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,341.95x = 370,515.38 × 187,472.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,341.95x = 69,461,564,994.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,461,564,994.55/247,341.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,832.12

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