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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,402.10, 370,811.55 and 184,999.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,402.10, 370,811.55 and 184,999.70 is: 277,281.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,402.10 : 370,811.55 = 184,999.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,402.10/370,811.55 = 184,999.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,402.10x = 370,811.55 × 184,999.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,402.10x = 68,600,025,506.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,600,025,506.54/247,402.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,281.50

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