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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,650.48, 341,913.96 and 183,913.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,650.48, 341,913.96 and 183,913.20 is: 253,916.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,650.48 : 341,913.96 = 183,913.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,650.48/341,913.96 = 183,913.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,650.48x = 341,913.96 × 183,913.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,650.48x = 62,882,490,508.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,882,490,508.27/247,650.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,916.29

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