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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,473.90, 371,257.02 and 114,266.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,473.90, 371,257.02 and 114,266.16 is: 171,420.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,473.90 : 371,257.02 = 114,266.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,473.90/371,257.02 = 114,266.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,473.90x = 371,257.02 × 114,266.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,473.90x = 42,422,114,048.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,422,114,048.44/247,473.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,420.56

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