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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,077, 370,755.63 and 113,957.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,077, 370,755.63 and 113,957.35 is: 171,000.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,077 : 370,755.63 = 113,957.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,077/370,755.63 = 113,957.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,077x = 370,755.63 × 113,957.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,077x = 42,250,328,165.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,250,328,165.49/247,077
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,000.65

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