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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,451.80, 371,177.70 and 184,466.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,451.80, 371,177.70 and 184,466.20 is: 276,699.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,451.80 : 371,177.70 = 184,466.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,451.80/371,177.70 = 184,466.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,451.80x = 371,177.70 × 184,466.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,451.80x = 68,469,739,843.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,469,739,843.74/247,451.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,699.30

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