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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,624.80, 371,437.20 and 184,639.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,624.80, 371,437.20 and 184,639.20 is: 276,958.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,624.80 : 371,437.20 = 184,639.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,624.80/371,437.20 = 184,639.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,624.80x = 371,437.20 × 184,639.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,624.80x = 68,581,867,458.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,581,867,458.24/247,624.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,958.80

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