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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,257.61, 370,942.36 and 78,787.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,257.61, 370,942.36 and 78,787.54 is: 118,199.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,257.61 : 370,942.36 = 78,787.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,257.61/370,942.36 = 78,787.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,257.61x = 370,942.36 × 78,787.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,257.61x = 29,225,634,427.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,225,634,427.94/247,257.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,199.13

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