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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,507.30, 371,201.42 and 114,259.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,507.30, 371,201.42 and 114,259.62 is: 171,361.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,507.30 : 371,201.42 = 114,259.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,507.30/371,201.42 = 114,259.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,507.30x = 371,201.42 × 114,259.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,507.30x = 42,413,333,192.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,413,333,192.66/247,507.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,361.95

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