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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,313.44, 370,966.14 and 78,831.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,313.44, 370,966.14 and 78,831.52 is: 118,246.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,313.44 : 370,966.14 = 78,831.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,313.44/370,966.14 = 78,831.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,313.44x = 370,966.14 × 78,831.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,313.44x = 29,243,824,684.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,243,824,684.73/247,313.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,246.00

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