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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,520.25, 371,220.91 and 114,272.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,520.25, 371,220.91 and 114,272.49 is: 171,381.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,520.25 : 371,220.91 = 114,272.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,520.25/371,220.91 = 114,272.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,520.25x = 371,220.91 × 114,272.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,520.25x = 42,420,337,440.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,420,337,440.08/247,520.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,381.28

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