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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,519.97, 371,220.46 and 114,272.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,519.97, 371,220.46 and 114,272.24 is: 171,380.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,519.97 : 371,220.46 = 114,272.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,519.97/371,220.46 = 114,272.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,519.97x = 371,220.46 × 114,272.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,519.97x = 42,420,193,498.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,420,193,498.03/247,519.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,380.89

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