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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,342.28, 371,040.66 and 78,823.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,342.28, 371,040.66 and 78,823.40 is: 118,243.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,342.28 : 371,040.66 = 78,823.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,342.28/371,040.66 = 78,823.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,342.28x = 371,040.66 × 78,823.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,342.28x = 29,246,686,359.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,246,686,359.44/247,342.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,243.78

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