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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,521.75, 371,223.15 and 114,273.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,521.75, 371,223.15 and 114,273.99 is: 171,383.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,521.75 : 371,223.15 = 114,273.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,521.75/371,223.15 = 114,273.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,521.75x = 371,223.15 × 114,273.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,521.75x = 42,421,150,530.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,421,150,530.87/247,521.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,383.53

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