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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,557.98, 371,277.24 and 114,310.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,557.98, 371,277.24 and 114,310.14 is: 171,437.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,557.98 : 371,277.24 = 114,310.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,557.98/371,277.24 = 114,310.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,557.98x = 371,277.24 × 114,310.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,557.98x = 42,440,753,283.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,440,753,283.21/247,557.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,437.63

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