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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,988.02, 342,227.01 and 185,788.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,988.02, 342,227.01 and 185,788.30 is: 256,390.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,988.02 : 342,227.01 = 185,788.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,988.02/342,227.01 = 185,788.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,988.02x = 342,227.01 × 185,788.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,988.02x = 63,581,774,556.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,581,774,556.51/247,988.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,390.51

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