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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,513.41, 371,210.57 and 114,265.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,513.41, 371,210.57 and 114,265.73 is: 171,371.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,513.41 : 371,210.57 = 114,265.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,513.41/371,210.57 = 114,265.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,513.41x = 371,210.57 × 114,265.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,513.41x = 42,416,644,337.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,416,644,337.38/247,513.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,371.10

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