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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,400, 370,608.48 and 122,359.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,400, 370,608.48 and 122,359.36 is: 183,295.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,400 : 370,608.48 = 122,359.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,400/370,608.48 = 122,359.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,400x = 370,608.48 × 122,359.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,400x = 45,347,416,423.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,347,416,423.37/247,400
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,295.94

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