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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,523.25, 371,225.40 and 114,275.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,523.25, 371,225.40 and 114,275.49 is: 171,385.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,523.25 : 371,225.40 = 114,275.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,523.25/371,225.40 = 114,275.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,523.25x = 371,225.40 × 114,275.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,523.25x = 42,421,964,485.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,421,964,485.45/247,523.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,385.78

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