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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,736.28, 371,304.18 and 114,339

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,736.28, 371,304.18 and 114,339 is: 171,369.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,736.28 : 371,304.18 = 114,339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,736.28/371,304.18 = 114,339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,736.28x = 371,304.18 × 114,339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,736.28x = 42,454,548,637.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,454,548,637.02/247,736.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,369.93

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