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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,572.80, 371,359.20 and 178,107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,572.80, 371,359.20 and 178,107.20 is: 267,160.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,572.80 : 371,359.20 = 178,107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,572.80/371,359.20 = 178,107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,572.80x = 371,359.20 × 178,107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,572.80x = 66,141,747,306.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,141,747,306.24/247,572.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,160.80

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