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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,526.25, 371,229.92 and 114,278.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,526.25, 371,229.92 and 114,278.48 is: 171,390.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,526.25 : 371,229.92 = 114,278.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,526.25/371,229.92 = 114,278.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,526.25x = 371,229.92 × 114,278.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,526.25x = 42,423,590,381.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,423,590,381.24/247,526.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,390.27

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