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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,527.34, 371,231.54 and 114,279.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,527.34, 371,231.54 and 114,279.64 is: 171,392.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,527.34 : 371,231.54 = 114,279.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,527.34/371,231.54 = 114,279.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,527.34x = 371,231.54 × 114,279.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,527.34x = 42,424,207,033.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,424,207,033.54/247,527.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,392.00

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