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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,714.07, 371,453.91 and 95,982.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,714.07, 371,453.91 and 95,982.17 is: 143,927.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,714.07 : 371,453.91 = 95,982.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,714.07/371,453.91 = 95,982.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,714.07x = 371,453.91 × 95,982.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,714.07x = 35,652,952,336.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,652,952,336.78/247,714.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,927.85

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