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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,525.97, 371,229.48 and 114,278.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,525.97, 371,229.48 and 114,278.22 is: 171,389.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,525.97 : 371,229.48 = 114,278.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,525.97/371,229.48 = 114,278.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,525.97x = 371,229.48 × 114,278.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,525.97x = 42,423,444,185.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,423,444,185.93/247,525.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,389.87

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