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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,416.46, 371,100.07 and 114,294.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,416.46, 371,100.07 and 114,294.81 is: 171,430.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,416.46 : 371,100.07 = 114,294.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,416.46/371,100.07 = 114,294.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,416.46x = 371,100.07 × 114,294.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,416.46x = 42,414,813,526.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,414,813,526.13/247,416.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,430.85

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