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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,057.10, 370,581.75 and 78,575

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,057.10, 370,581.75 and 78,575 is: 117,861.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,057.10 : 370,581.75 = 78,575 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,057.10/370,581.75 = 78,575/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,057.10x = 370,581.75 × 78,575
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,057.10x = 29,118,461,006.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,118,461,006.25/247,057.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,861.26

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