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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,314.40, 370,982.40 and 81,102.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,314.40, 370,982.40 and 81,102.40 is: 121,657.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,314.40 : 370,982.40 = 81,102.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,314.40/370,982.40 = 81,102.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,314.40x = 370,982.40 × 81,102.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,314.40x = 30,087,562,997.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,087,562,997.76/247,314.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,657.14

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