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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,312.44, 370,964.64 and 78,830.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,312.44, 370,964.64 and 78,830.52 is: 118,244.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,312.44 : 370,964.64 = 78,830.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,312.44/370,964.64 = 78,830.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,312.44x = 370,964.64 × 78,830.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,312.44x = 29,243,335,472.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,243,335,472.81/247,312.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,244.50

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