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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,436.58, 371,341.46 and 181,047.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,436.58, 371,341.46 and 181,047.99 is: 271,708.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,436.58 : 371,341.46 = 181,047.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,436.58/371,341.46 = 181,047.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,436.58x = 371,341.46 × 181,047.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,436.58x = 67,230,624,936.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,230,624,936.67/247,436.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,708.51

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