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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,276.92, 370,977.74 and 114,251.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,276.92, 370,977.74 and 114,251.22 is: 171,405.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,276.92 : 370,977.74 = 114,251.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,276.92/370,977.74 = 114,251.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,276.92x = 370,977.74 × 114,251.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,276.92x = 42,384,659,387.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,384,659,387.84/247,276.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,405.64

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