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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,894.64, 341,998.02 and 183,517.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,894.64, 341,998.02 and 183,517.97 is: 253,183.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,894.64 : 341,998.02 = 183,517.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,894.64/341,998.02 = 183,517.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,894.64x = 341,998.02 × 183,517.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,894.64x = 62,762,782,374.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,762,782,374.42/247,894.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,183.30

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