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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,517.72, 371,217.09 and 114,269.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,517.72, 371,217.09 and 114,269.99 is: 171,377.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,517.72 : 371,217.09 = 114,269.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,517.72/371,217.09 = 114,269.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,517.72x = 371,217.09 × 114,269.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,517.72x = 42,418,971,306.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,418,971,306.04/247,517.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,377.52

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