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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,185.68, 370,778.51 and 114,026.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,185.68, 370,778.51 and 114,026.54 is: 171,039.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,185.68 : 370,778.51 = 114,026.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,185.68/370,778.51 = 114,026.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,185.68x = 370,778.51 × 114,026.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,185.68x = 42,278,589,032.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,278,589,032.83/247,185.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,039.80

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