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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,457.80, 371,186.70 and 184,472.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,457.80, 371,186.70 and 184,472.20 is: 276,708.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,457.80 : 371,186.70 = 184,472.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,457.80/371,186.70 = 184,472.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,457.80x = 371,186.70 × 184,472.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,457.80x = 68,473,627,159.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,473,627,159.74/247,457.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,708.30

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