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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,321.91, 371,009.75 and 78,802.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,321.91, 371,009.75 and 78,802.63 is: 118,212.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,321.91 : 371,009.75 = 78,802.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,321.91/371,009.75 = 78,802.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,321.91x = 371,009.75 × 78,802.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,321.91x = 29,236,542,186.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,236,542,186.22/247,321.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,212.50

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