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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,729.37, 371,538.09 and 114,536.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,729.37, 371,538.09 and 114,536.88 is: 171,779.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,729.37 : 371,538.09 = 114,536.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,729.37/371,538.09 = 114,536.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,729.37x = 371,538.09 × 114,536.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,729.37x = 42,554,813,629.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,554,813,629.76/247,729.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,779.45

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