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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,530.22, 371,235.85 and 114,282.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,530.22, 371,235.85 and 114,282.52 is: 171,396.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,530.22 : 371,235.85 = 114,282.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,530.22/371,235.85 = 114,282.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,530.22x = 371,235.85 × 114,282.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,530.22x = 42,425,768,452.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,425,768,452.34/247,530.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,396.32

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