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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,276.37, 370,910.49 and 78,794.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,276.37, 370,910.49 and 78,794.42 is: 118,190.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,276.37 : 370,910.49 = 78,794.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,276.37/370,910.49 = 78,794.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,276.37x = 370,910.49 × 78,794.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,276.37x = 29,225,676,931.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,225,676,931.47/247,276.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,190.33

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