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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,221.32, 370,709.18 and 78,719.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,221.32, 370,709.18 and 78,719.66 is: 118,040.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,221.32 : 370,709.18 = 78,719.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,221.32/370,709.18 = 78,719.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,221.32x = 370,709.18 × 78,719.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,221.32x = 29,182,100,608.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,182,100,608.48/247,221.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,040.39

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