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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,278.85, 370,914.21 and 78,796.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,278.85, 370,914.21 and 78,796.85 is: 118,193.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,278.85 : 370,914.21 = 78,796.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,278.85/370,914.21 = 78,796.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,278.85x = 370,914.21 × 78,796.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,278.85x = 29,226,871,821.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,226,871,821.68/247,278.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,193.98

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