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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,238.73, 370,876.52 and 105,068.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,238.73, 370,876.52 and 105,068.04 is: 157,609.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,238.73 : 370,876.52 = 105,068.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,238.73/370,876.52 = 105,068.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,238.73x = 370,876.52 × 105,068.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,238.73x = 38,967,267,910.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,967,267,910.30/247,238.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,609.89

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