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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,512.30, 371,208.92 and 114,264.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,512.30, 371,208.92 and 114,264.62 is: 171,369.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,512.30 : 371,208.92 = 114,264.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,512.30/371,208.92 = 114,264.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,512.30x = 371,208.92 × 114,264.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,512.30x = 42,416,046,184.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,416,046,184.41/247,512.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,369.45

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