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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,527.78, 371,232.15 and 114,280.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,527.78, 371,232.15 and 114,280.02 is: 171,392.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,527.78 : 371,232.15 = 114,280.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,527.78/371,232.15 = 114,280.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,527.78x = 371,232.15 × 114,280.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,527.78x = 42,424,417,526.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,424,417,526.64/247,527.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,392.55

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