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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,286.71, 370,926.01 and 78,804.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,286.71, 370,926.01 and 78,804.78 is: 118,205.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,286.71 : 370,926.01 = 78,804.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,286.71/370,926.01 = 78,804.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,286.71x = 370,926.01 × 78,804.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,286.71x = 29,230,743,186.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,230,743,186.68/247,286.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,205.88

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