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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,528.84, 371,233.79 and 114,281.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,528.84, 371,233.79 and 114,281.14 is: 171,394.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,528.84 : 371,233.79 = 114,281.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,528.84/371,233.79 = 114,281.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,528.84x = 371,233.79 × 114,281.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,528.84x = 42,425,020,727.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,425,020,727.72/247,528.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,394.25

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