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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,204.16, 370,916.80 and 114,013.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,204.16, 370,916.80 and 114,013.20 is: 171,070.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,204.16 : 370,916.80 = 114,013.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,204.16/370,916.80 = 114,013.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,204.16x = 370,916.80 × 114,013.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,204.16x = 42,289,411,301.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,289,411,301.76/247,204.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,070.79

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