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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,560.98, 371,281.74 and 114,313.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,560.98, 371,281.74 and 114,313.16 is: 171,442.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,560.98 : 371,281.74 = 114,313.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,560.98/371,281.74 = 114,313.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,560.98x = 371,281.74 × 114,313.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,560.98x = 42,442,388,949.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,442,388,949.70/247,560.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,442.16

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