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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,334.30, 370,878.59 and 78,832.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,334.30, 370,878.59 and 78,832.70 is: 118,209.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,334.30 : 370,878.59 = 78,832.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,334.30/370,878.59 = 78,832.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,334.30x = 370,878.59 × 78,832.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,334.30x = 29,237,360,621.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,237,360,621.89/247,334.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,209.89

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