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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,248, 370,934.16 and 114,222.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,248, 370,934.16 and 114,222.32 is: 171,362.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,248 : 370,934.16 = 114,222.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,248/370,934.16 = 114,222.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,248x = 370,934.16 × 114,222.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,248x = 42,368,960,322.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,368,960,322.45/247,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,362.20

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