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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,502.46, 371,194.14 and 114,254.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,502.46, 371,194.14 and 114,254.70 is: 171,354.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,502.46 : 371,194.14 = 114,254.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,502.46/371,194.14 = 114,254.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,502.46x = 371,194.14 × 114,254.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,502.46x = 42,410,675,107.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,410,675,107.46/247,502.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,354.56

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