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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,367.52, 370,556.64 and 114,065.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,367.52, 370,556.64 and 114,065.28 is: 170,869.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,367.52 : 370,556.64 = 114,065.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,367.52/370,556.64 = 114,065.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,367.52x = 370,556.64 × 114,065.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,367.52x = 42,267,646,897.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,267,646,897.46/247,367.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,869.83

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