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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,528.22, 371,232.86 and 114,280.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,528.22, 371,232.86 and 114,280.52 is: 171,393.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,528.22 : 371,232.86 = 114,280.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,528.22/371,232.86 = 114,280.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,528.22x = 371,232.86 × 114,280.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,528.22x = 42,424,681,854.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,424,681,854.32/247,528.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,393.32

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