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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,548.29, 371,262.62 and 114,300.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,548.29, 371,262.62 and 114,300.45 is: 171,423.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,548.29 : 371,262.62 = 114,300.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,548.29/371,262.62 = 114,300.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,548.29x = 371,262.62 × 114,300.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,548.29x = 42,435,484,819.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,435,484,819.93/247,548.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,423.06

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