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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,295.26, 370,981.50 and 78,853.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,295.26, 370,981.50 and 78,853.33 is: 118,292.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,295.26 : 370,981.50 = 78,853.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,295.26/370,981.50 = 78,853.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,295.26x = 370,981.50 × 78,853.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,295.26x = 29,253,126,643.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,253,126,643.40/247,295.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,292.31

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