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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,529.28, 371,234.40 and 114,281.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,529.28, 371,234.40 and 114,281.52 is: 171,394.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,529.28 : 371,234.40 = 114,281.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,529.28/371,234.40 = 114,281.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,529.28x = 371,234.40 × 114,281.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,529.28x = 42,425,231,508.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,425,231,508.29/247,529.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,394.80

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