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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,521.38, 371,222.60 and 114,273.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,521.38, 371,222.60 and 114,273.62 is: 171,382.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,521.38 : 371,222.60 = 114,273.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,521.38/371,222.60 = 114,273.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,521.38x = 371,222.60 × 114,273.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,521.38x = 42,420,947,900.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,420,947,900.33/247,521.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,382.97

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