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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,233.52, 370,727.61 and 78,731.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,233.52, 370,727.61 and 78,731.89 is: 118,058.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,233.52 : 370,727.61 = 78,731.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,233.52/370,727.61 = 78,731.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,233.52x = 370,727.61 × 78,731.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,233.52x = 29,188,084,188.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,188,084,188.42/247,233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,058.77

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