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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,369.88, 370,750.80 and 114,065.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,369.88, 370,750.80 and 114,065.12 is: 170,957.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,369.88 : 370,750.80 = 114,065.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,369.88/370,750.80 = 114,065.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,369.88x = 370,750.80 × 114,065.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,369.88x = 42,289,734,492.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,289,734,492.10/247,369.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,957.49

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