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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,681.20, 371,511.72 and 114,517.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,681.20, 371,511.72 and 114,517.68 is: 171,771.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,681.20 : 371,511.72 = 114,517.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,681.20/371,511.72 = 114,517.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,681.20x = 371,511.72 × 114,517.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,681.20x = 42,544,660,267.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,544,660,267.21/247,681.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,771.86

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