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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,895.64, 341,999.40 and 183,518.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,895.64, 341,999.40 and 183,518.97 is: 253,184.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,895.64 : 341,999.40 = 183,518.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,895.64/341,999.40 = 183,518.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,895.64x = 341,999.40 × 183,518.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,895.64x = 62,763,377,628.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,763,377,628.62/247,895.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,184.68

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