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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,519.22, 371,219.34 and 114,271.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,519.22, 371,219.34 and 114,271.49 is: 171,379.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,519.22 : 371,219.34 = 114,271.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,519.22/371,219.34 = 114,271.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,519.22x = 371,219.34 × 114,271.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,519.22x = 42,419,785,242.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,419,785,242.52/247,519.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,379.77

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