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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,926.37, 371,575.86 and 121,536.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,926.37, 371,575.86 and 121,536.91 is: 182,151.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,926.37 : 371,575.86 = 121,536.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,926.37/371,575.86 = 121,536.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,926.37x = 371,575.86 × 121,536.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,926.37x = 45,160,179,773.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,160,179,773.58/247,926.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,151.58

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