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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,259.80, 370,841.10 and 81,047.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,259.80, 370,841.10 and 81,047.80 is: 121,555.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,259.80 : 370,841.10 = 81,047.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,259.80/370,841.10 = 81,047.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,259.80x = 370,841.10 × 81,047.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,259.80x = 30,055,855,304.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,055,855,304.58/247,259.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,555.77

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