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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,400.10, 370,808.55 and 184,997.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,400.10, 370,808.55 and 184,997.70 is: 277,278.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,400.10 : 370,808.55 = 184,997.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,400.10/370,808.55 = 184,997.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,400.10x = 370,808.55 × 184,997.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,400.10x = 68,598,728,890.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,598,728,890.34/247,400.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,278.50

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