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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,246.20, 370,772.25 and 87,287.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,246.20, 370,772.25 and 87,287.99 is: 130,897.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,246.20 : 370,772.25 = 87,287.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,246.20/370,772.25 = 87,287.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,246.20x = 370,772.25 × 87,287.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,246.20x = 32,363,965,840.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,363,965,840.67/247,246.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,897.73

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