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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,445.08, 371,354.20 and 181,056.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,445.08, 371,354.20 and 181,056.48 is: 271,721.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,445.08 : 371,354.20 = 181,056.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,445.08/371,354.20 = 181,056.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,445.08x = 371,354.20 × 181,056.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,445.08x = 67,236,084,285.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,236,084,285.22/247,445.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,721.24

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