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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,480.80, 371,221.20 and 184,495.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,480.80, 371,221.20 and 184,495.20 is: 276,742.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,480.80 : 371,221.20 = 184,495.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,480.80/371,221.20 = 184,495.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,480.80x = 371,221.20 × 184,495.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,480.80x = 68,488,529,538.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,488,529,538.24/247,480.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,742.80

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