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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,186.68, 370,780.01 and 114,027.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,186.68, 370,780.01 and 114,027.54 is: 171,041.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,186.68 : 370,780.01 = 114,027.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,186.68/370,780.01 = 114,027.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,186.68x = 370,780.01 × 114,027.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,186.68x = 42,279,132,421.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,279,132,421.48/247,186.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,041.31

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