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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,529.38, 370,794.68 and 114,224.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,529.38, 370,794.68 and 114,224.44 is: 171,106.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,529.38 : 370,794.68 = 114,224.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,529.38/370,794.68 = 114,224.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,529.38x = 370,794.68 × 114,224.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,529.38x = 42,353,814,677.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,353,814,677.98/247,529.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,106.21

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