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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,907.03, 371,653.32 and 114,882.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,907.03, 371,653.32 and 114,882.62 is: 172,227.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,907.03 : 371,653.32 = 114,882.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,907.03/371,653.32 = 114,882.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,907.03x = 371,653.32 × 114,882.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,907.03x = 42,696,507,133.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,696,507,133.30/247,907.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,227.90

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