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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,734.78, 371,301.93 and 114,337.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,734.78, 371,301.93 and 114,337.50 is: 171,367.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,734.78 : 371,301.93 = 114,337.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,734.78/371,301.93 = 114,337.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,734.78x = 371,301.93 × 114,337.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,734.78x = 42,453,734,421.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,453,734,421.38/247,734.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,367.68

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