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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,306.24, 370,986.62 and 78,787.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,306.24, 370,986.62 and 78,787.36 is: 118,189.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,306.24 : 370,986.62 = 78,787.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,306.24/370,986.62 = 78,787.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,306.24x = 370,986.62 × 78,787.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,306.24x = 29,229,056,385.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,229,056,385.12/247,306.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,189.72

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