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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,584.90, 371,317.50 and 114,337.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,584.90, 371,317.50 and 114,337.02 is: 171,477.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,584.90 : 371,317.50 = 114,337.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,584.90/371,317.50 = 114,337.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,584.90x = 371,317.50 × 114,337.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,584.90x = 42,455,336,423.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,455,336,423.85/247,584.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,477.89

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