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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,530.38, 370,796.18 and 114,225.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,530.38, 370,796.18 and 114,225.44 is: 171,107.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,530.38 : 370,796.18 = 114,225.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,530.38/370,796.18 = 114,225.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,530.38x = 370,796.18 × 114,225.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,530.38x = 42,354,356,810.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,354,356,810.82/247,530.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,107.71

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