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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,410.60, 370,824.30 and 185,008.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,410.60, 370,824.30 and 185,008.20 is: 277,294.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,410.60 : 370,824.30 = 185,008.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,410.60/370,824.30 = 185,008.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,410.60x = 370,824.30 × 185,008.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,410.60x = 68,605,536,259.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,605,536,259.26/247,410.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,294.25

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