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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,798.94, 371,642.35 and 114,606.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,798.94, 371,642.35 and 114,606.08 is: 171,883.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,798.94 : 371,642.35 = 114,606.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,798.94/371,642.35 = 114,606.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,798.94x = 371,642.35 × 114,606.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,798.94x = 42,592,472,895.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,592,472,895.49/247,798.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,883.19

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