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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,346.88, 370,716.30 and 114,042.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,346.88, 370,716.30 and 114,042.12 is: 170,923.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,346.88 : 370,716.30 = 114,042.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,346.88/370,716.30 = 114,042.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,346.88x = 370,716.30 × 114,042.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,346.88x = 42,277,272,770.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,277,272,770.56/247,346.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,923.01

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