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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,280.02, 370,915.99 and 78,798.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,280.02, 370,915.99 and 78,798.07 is: 118,195.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,280.02 : 370,915.99 = 78,798.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,280.02/370,915.99 = 78,798.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,280.02x = 370,915.99 × 78,798.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,280.02x = 29,227,464,144.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,227,464,144.14/247,280.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,195.82

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