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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,528.38, 370,793.18 and 114,223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,528.38, 370,793.18 and 114,223.44 is: 171,104.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,528.38 : 370,793.18 = 114,223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,528.38/370,793.18 = 114,223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,528.38x = 370,793.18 × 114,223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,528.38x = 42,353,272,548.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,353,272,548.14/247,528.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,104.71

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