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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,558.23, 371,277.61 and 114,310.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,558.23, 371,277.61 and 114,310.40 is: 171,438.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,558.23 : 371,277.61 = 114,310.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,558.23/371,277.61 = 114,310.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,558.23x = 371,277.61 × 114,310.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,558.23x = 42,440,889,967.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,440,889,967.98/247,558.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,438.01

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