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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,259.67, 370,869 and 78,773.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,259.67, 370,869 and 78,773.19 is: 118,153.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,259.67 : 370,869 = 78,773.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,259.67/370,869 = 78,773.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,259.67x = 370,869 × 78,773.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,259.67x = 29,214,534,202.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,214,534,202.11/247,259.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,153.25

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