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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,207.16, 370,921.30 and 114,016.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,207.16, 370,921.30 and 114,016.20 is: 171,075.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,207.16 : 370,921.30 = 114,016.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,207.16/370,921.30 = 114,016.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,207.16x = 370,921.30 × 114,016.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,207.16x = 42,291,037,125.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,291,037,125.06/247,207.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,075.29

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