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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,935.80, 371,903.70 and 178,470.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,935.80, 371,903.70 and 178,470.20 is: 267,705.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,935.80 : 371,903.70 = 178,470.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,935.80/371,903.70 = 178,470.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,935.80x = 371,903.70 × 178,470.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,935.80x = 66,373,727,719.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,373,727,719.74/247,935.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,705.30

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