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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,487.80, 371,231.70 and 184,502.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,487.80, 371,231.70 and 184,502.20 is: 276,753.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,487.80 : 371,231.70 = 184,502.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,487.80/371,231.70 = 184,502.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,487.80x = 371,231.70 × 184,502.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,487.80x = 68,493,065,359.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,493,065,359.74/247,487.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,753.30

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