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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,529.62, 371,234.98 and 114,281.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,529.62, 371,234.98 and 114,281.85 is: 171,395.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,529.62 : 371,234.98 = 114,281.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,529.62/371,234.98 = 114,281.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,529.62x = 371,234.98 × 114,281.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,529.62x = 42,425,421,834.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,425,421,834.10/247,529.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,395.33

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