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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,701.20, 342,452.37 and 183,068.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,701.20, 342,452.37 and 183,068.51 is: 253,096.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,701.20 : 342,452.37 = 183,068.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,701.20/342,452.37 = 183,068.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,701.20x = 342,452.37 × 183,068.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,701.20x = 62,692,245,121.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,692,245,121.87/247,701.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,096.25

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