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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,295.28, 370,935.96 and 78,825.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,295.28, 370,935.96 and 78,825.70 is: 118,236.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,295.28 : 370,935.96 = 78,825.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,295.28/370,935.96 = 78,825.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,295.28x = 370,935.96 × 78,825.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,295.28x = 29,239,286,702.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,239,286,702.17/247,295.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,236.33

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