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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,536, 371,244.44 and 114,288.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,536, 371,244.44 and 114,288.24 is: 171,404.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,536 : 371,244.44 = 114,288.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,536/371,244.44 = 114,288.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,536x = 371,244.44 × 114,288.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,536x = 42,428,873,657.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,428,873,657.39/247,536
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,404.86

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