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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,308, 370,657.92 and 114,003.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,308, 370,657.92 and 114,003.36 is: 170,864.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,308 : 370,657.92 = 114,003.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,308/370,657.92 = 114,003.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,308x = 370,657.92 × 114,003.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,308x = 42,256,248,290.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,256,248,290.61/247,308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,864.87

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