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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,280.94, 370,917.36 and 78,799.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,280.94, 370,917.36 and 78,799.01 is: 118,197.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,280.94 : 370,917.36 = 78,799.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,280.94/370,917.36 = 78,799.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,280.94x = 370,917.36 × 78,799.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,280.94x = 29,227,918,905.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,227,918,905.23/247,280.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,197.22

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