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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,857.44, 371,481.60 and 114,557.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,857.44, 371,481.60 and 114,557.36 is: 171,695.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,857.44 : 371,481.60 = 114,557.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,857.44/371,481.60 = 114,557.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,857.44x = 371,481.60 × 114,557.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,857.44x = 42,555,951,384.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,555,951,384.58/247,857.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,695.28

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