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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,376.76, 341,700.30 and 182,977

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,376.76, 341,700.30 and 182,977 is: 252,745.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,376.76 : 341,700.30 = 182,977 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,376.76/341,700.30 = 182,977/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,376.76x = 341,700.30 × 182,977
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,376.76x = 62,523,295,793.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,523,295,793.10/247,376.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,745.23

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