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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,498.45, 371,188.15 and 114,250.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,498.45, 371,188.15 and 114,250.70 is: 171,348.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,498.45 : 371,188.15 = 114,250.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,498.45/371,188.15 = 114,250.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,498.45x = 371,188.15 × 114,250.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,498.45x = 42,408,505,969.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,408,505,969.21/247,498.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,348.57

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