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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,519.47, 371,219.71 and 114,271.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,519.47, 371,219.71 and 114,271.74 is: 171,380.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,519.47 : 371,219.71 = 114,271.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,519.47/371,219.71 = 114,271.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,519.47x = 371,219.71 × 114,271.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,519.47x = 42,419,922,184.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,419,922,184.00/247,519.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,380.14

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