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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,444.08, 371,352.70 and 181,055.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,444.08, 371,352.70 and 181,055.48 is: 271,719.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,444.08 : 371,352.70 = 181,055.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,444.08/371,352.70 = 181,055.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,444.08x = 371,352.70 × 181,055.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,444.08x = 67,235,441,347.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,235,441,347.80/247,444.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,719.74

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