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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,368.02, 370,557.39 and 114,065.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,368.02, 370,557.39 and 114,065.78 is: 170,870.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,368.02 : 370,557.39 = 114,065.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,368.02/370,557.39 = 114,065.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,368.02x = 370,557.39 × 114,065.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,368.02x = 42,267,917,725.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,267,917,725.11/247,368.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,870.58

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