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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,914.56, 371,664.56 and 114,890.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,914.56, 371,664.56 and 114,890.16 is: 172,239.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,914.56 : 371,664.56 = 114,890.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,914.56/371,664.56 = 114,890.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,914.56x = 371,664.56 × 114,890.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,914.56x = 42,700,600,764.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,700,600,764.73/247,914.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,239.18

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