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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,228.60, 370,842.90 and 81,016.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,228.60, 370,842.90 and 81,016.60 is: 121,524.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,228.60 : 370,842.90 = 81,016.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,228.60/370,842.90 = 81,016.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,228.60x = 370,842.90 × 81,016.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,228.60x = 30,044,430,892.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,044,430,892.14/247,228.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,524.90

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