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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,506.31, 371,199.93 and 114,258.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,506.31, 371,199.93 and 114,258.63 is: 171,360.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,506.31 : 371,199.93 = 114,258.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,506.31/371,199.93 = 114,258.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,506.31x = 371,199.93 × 114,258.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,506.31x = 42,412,795,457.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,412,795,457.90/247,506.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,360.46

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