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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,265.88, 370,967.94 and 81,170.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,265.88, 370,967.94 and 81,170.52 is: 121,778.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,265.88 : 370,967.94 = 81,170.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,265.88/370,967.94 = 81,170.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,265.88x = 370,967.94 × 81,170.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,265.88x = 30,111,660,593.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,111,660,593.13/247,265.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,778.47

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