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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,530.28, 371,235.90 and 114,282.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,530.28, 371,235.90 and 114,282.52 is: 171,396.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,530.28 : 371,235.90 = 114,282.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,530.28/371,235.90 = 114,282.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,530.28x = 371,235.90 × 114,282.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,530.28x = 42,425,774,166.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,425,774,166.47/247,530.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,396.30

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