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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,842.44, 371,264.69 and 114,539.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,842.44, 371,264.69 and 114,539.12 is: 171,578.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,842.44 : 371,264.69 = 114,539.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,842.44/371,264.69 = 114,539.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,842.44x = 371,264.69 × 114,539.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,842.44x = 42,524,329,309.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,524,329,309.70/247,842.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,578.08

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