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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,104, 370,717.92 and 114,077.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,104, 370,717.92 and 114,077.28 is: 171,144.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,104 : 370,717.92 = 114,077.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,104/370,717.92 = 114,077.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,104x = 370,717.92 × 114,077.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,104x = 42,290,491,960.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,290,491,960.86/247,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,144.51

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