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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,534, 371,241.44 and 114,286.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,534, 371,241.44 and 114,286.24 is: 171,401.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,534 : 371,241.44 = 114,286.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,534/371,241.44 = 114,286.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,534x = 371,241.44 × 114,286.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,534x = 42,427,788,309.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,427,788,309.79/247,534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,401.86

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