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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,843.94, 371,266.94 and 114,540.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,843.94, 371,266.94 and 114,540.62 is: 171,580.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,843.94 : 371,266.94 = 114,540.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,843.94/371,266.94 = 114,540.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,843.94x = 371,266.94 × 114,540.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,843.94x = 42,525,143,064.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,525,143,064.07/247,843.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,580.33

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