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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,370.02, 370,560.39 and 114,067.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,370.02, 370,560.39 and 114,067.78 is: 170,873.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,370.02 : 370,560.39 = 114,067.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,370.02/370,560.39 = 114,067.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,370.02x = 370,560.39 × 114,067.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,370.02x = 42,269,001,043.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,269,001,043.23/247,370.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,873.58

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