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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,438.58, 371,344.46 and 181,049.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,438.58, 371,344.46 and 181,049.99 is: 271,711.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,438.58 : 371,344.46 = 181,049.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,438.58/371,344.46 = 181,049.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,438.58x = 371,344.46 × 181,049.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,438.58x = 67,231,908,007.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,231,908,007.58/247,438.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,711.51

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