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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,014.12, 370,528.74 and 171,038.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,014.12, 370,528.74 and 171,038.28 is: 256,562.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,014.12 : 370,528.74 = 171,038.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,014.12/370,528.74 = 171,038.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,014.12x = 370,528.74 × 171,038.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,014.12x = 63,374,598,380.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,374,598,380.17/247,014.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,562.65

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