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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,504.31, 371,196.93 and 114,256.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,504.31, 371,196.93 and 114,256.63 is: 171,357.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,504.31 : 371,196.93 = 114,256.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,504.31/371,196.93 = 114,256.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,504.31x = 371,196.93 × 114,256.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,504.31x = 42,411,708,449.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,411,708,449.93/247,504.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,357.46

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