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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,488.80, 371,233.20 and 185,280.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,488.80, 371,233.20 and 185,280.80 is: 277,921.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,488.80 : 371,233.20 = 185,280.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,488.80/371,233.20 = 185,280.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,488.80x = 371,233.20 × 185,280.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,488.80x = 68,782,384,282.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,782,384,282.56/247,488.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,921.20

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