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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,552.61, 371,269.17 and 114,304.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,552.61, 371,269.17 and 114,304.77 is: 171,429.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,552.61 : 371,269.17 = 114,304.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,552.61/371,269.17 = 114,304.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,552.61x = 371,269.17 × 114,304.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,552.61x = 42,437,837,084.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,437,837,084.94/247,552.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,429.57

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