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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,448.12, 371,418.21 and 114,358.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,448.12, 371,418.21 and 114,358.23 is: 171,651.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,448.12 : 371,418.21 = 114,358.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,448.12/371,418.21 = 114,358.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,448.12x = 371,418.21 × 114,358.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,448.12x = 42,474,729,085.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,474,729,085.37/247,448.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,651.05

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