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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,226.34, 370,716.66 and 78,724.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,226.34, 370,716.66 and 78,724.68 is: 118,047.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,226.34 : 370,716.66 = 78,724.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,226.34/370,716.66 = 78,724.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,226.34x = 370,716.66 × 78,724.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,226.34x = 29,184,550,429.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,184,550,429.17/247,226.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,047.90

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