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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,259.88, 370,585.80 and 113,955.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,259.88, 370,585.80 and 113,955.12 is: 170,792.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,259.88 : 370,585.80 = 113,955.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,259.88/370,585.80 = 113,955.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,259.88x = 370,585.80 × 113,955.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,259.88x = 42,230,149,309.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,230,149,309.30/247,259.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,792.57

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