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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,369.02, 370,558.89 and 114,066.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,369.02, 370,558.89 and 114,066.78 is: 170,872.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,369.02 : 370,558.89 = 114,066.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,369.02/370,558.89 = 114,066.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,369.02x = 370,558.89 × 114,066.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,369.02x = 42,268,459,382.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,268,459,382.67/247,369.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,872.08

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