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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,428.24, 371,578.44 and 184,265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,428.24, 371,578.44 and 184,265.52 is: 276,723.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,428.24 : 371,578.44 = 184,265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,428.24/371,578.44 = 184,265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,428.24x = 371,578.44 × 184,265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,428.24x = 68,469,094,467.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,469,094,467.39/247,428.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,723.04

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