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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,522.87, 371,224.86 and 114,275.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,522.87, 371,224.86 and 114,275.10 is: 171,385.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,522.87 : 371,224.86 = 114,275.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,522.87/371,224.86 = 114,275.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,522.87x = 371,224.86 × 114,275.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,522.87x = 42,421,758,962.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,421,758,962.55/247,522.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,385.21

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