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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,185.44, 370,778.16 and 114,026.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,185.44, 370,778.16 and 114,026.30 is: 171,039.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,185.44 : 370,778.16 = 114,026.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,185.44/370,778.16 = 114,026.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,185.44x = 370,778.16 × 114,026.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,185.44x = 42,278,462,632.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,278,462,632.55/247,185.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,039.45

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