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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,274.74, 370,908.01 and 78,792.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,274.74, 370,908.01 and 78,792.77 is: 118,187.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,274.74 : 370,908.01 = 78,792.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,274.74/370,908.01 = 78,792.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,274.74x = 370,908.01 × 78,792.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,274.74x = 29,224,870,253.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,224,870,253.38/247,274.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,187.85

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