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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,375.80, 371,063.70 and 185,167.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,375.80, 371,063.70 and 185,167.80 is: 277,751.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,375.80 : 371,063.70 = 185,167.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,375.80/371,063.70 = 185,167.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,375.80x = 371,063.70 × 185,167.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,375.80x = 68,709,048,988.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,709,048,988.86/247,375.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,751.70

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