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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,437.08, 371,342.21 and 181,048.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,437.08, 371,342.21 and 181,048.49 is: 271,709.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,437.08 : 371,342.21 = 181,048.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,437.08/371,342.21 = 181,048.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,437.08x = 371,342.21 × 181,048.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,437.08x = 67,230,943,631.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,230,943,631.81/247,437.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,709.26

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