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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,056.08, 370,645.88 and 114,029.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,056.08, 370,645.88 and 114,029.37 is: 171,072.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,056.08 : 370,645.88 = 114,029.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,056.08/370,645.88 = 114,029.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,056.08x = 370,645.88 × 114,029.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,056.08x = 42,264,515,619.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,264,515,619.35/247,056.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,072.56

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