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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,532.26, 371,238.90 and 114,284.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,532.26, 371,238.90 and 114,284.50 is: 171,399.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,532.26 : 371,238.90 = 114,284.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,532.26/371,238.90 = 114,284.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,532.26x = 371,238.90 × 114,284.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,532.26x = 42,426,852,067.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,426,852,067.05/247,532.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,399.28

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