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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,291.60, 370,966.44 and 78,752.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,291.60, 370,966.44 and 78,752.92 is: 118,138.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,291.60 : 370,966.44 = 78,752.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,291.60/370,966.44 = 78,752.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,291.60x = 370,966.44 × 78,752.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,291.60x = 29,214,690,372.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,214,690,372.00/247,291.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,138.63

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