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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,358.40, 371,037.60 and 122,942.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,358.40, 371,037.60 and 122,942.40 is: 184,413.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,358.40 : 371,037.60 = 122,942.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,358.40/371,037.60 = 122,942.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,358.40x = 371,037.60 × 122,942.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,358.40x = 45,616,253,034.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,616,253,034.24/247,358.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,413.60

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