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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,278.98, 370,914.41 and 78,797.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,278.98, 370,914.41 and 78,797.03 is: 118,194.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,278.98 : 370,914.41 = 78,797.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,278.98/370,914.41 = 78,797.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,278.98x = 370,914.41 × 78,797.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,278.98x = 29,226,952,234.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,226,952,234.62/247,278.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,194.24

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