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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,818.75, 371,915.07 and 114,792.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,818.75, 371,915.07 and 114,792.34 is: 172,275.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,818.75 : 371,915.07 = 114,792.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,818.75/371,915.07 = 114,792.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,818.75x = 371,915.07 × 114,792.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,818.75x = 42,693,001,166.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,693,001,166.56/247,818.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,275.10

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