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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,234.46, 370,913.88 and 114,208.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,234.46, 370,913.88 and 114,208.83 is: 171,341.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,234.46 : 370,913.88 = 114,208.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,234.46/370,913.88 = 114,208.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,234.46x = 370,913.88 × 114,208.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,234.46x = 42,361,640,265.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,361,640,265.56/247,234.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,341.98

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