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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,531.75, 371,238.17 and 114,283.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,531.75, 371,238.17 and 114,283.98 is: 171,398.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,531.75 : 371,238.17 = 114,283.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,531.75/371,238.17 = 114,283.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,531.75x = 371,238.17 × 114,283.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,531.75x = 42,426,575,595.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,426,575,595.52/247,531.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,398.52

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