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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,055.22, 370,415.10 and 78,525

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,055.22, 370,415.10 and 78,525 is: 117,734.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,055.22 : 370,415.10 = 78,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,055.22/370,415.10 = 78,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,055.22x = 370,415.10 × 78,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,055.22x = 29,086,845,727.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,086,845,727.50/247,055.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,734.19

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