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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,514.41, 371,212.06 and 114,266.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,514.41, 371,212.06 and 114,266.73 is: 171,372.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,514.41 : 371,212.06 = 114,266.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,514.41/371,212.06 = 114,266.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,514.41x = 371,212.06 × 114,266.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,514.41x = 42,417,188,232.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,417,188,232.76/247,514.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,372.60

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