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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,338.36, 371,034.41 and 78,819.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,338.36, 371,034.41 and 78,819.08 is: 118,237.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,338.36 : 371,034.41 = 78,819.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,338.36/371,034.41 = 78,819.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,338.36x = 371,034.41 × 78,819.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,338.36x = 29,244,588,595.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,244,588,595.28/247,338.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,237.17

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