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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,046.68, 370,548.76 and 78,571.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,046.68, 370,548.76 and 78,571.14 is: 117,849.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,046.68 : 370,548.76 = 78,571.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,046.68/370,548.76 = 78,571.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,046.68x = 370,548.76 × 78,571.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,046.68x = 29,114,438,498.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,114,438,498.79/247,046.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,849.95

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