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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,371.20, 371,035.20 and 81,159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,371.20, 371,035.20 and 81,159.20 is: 121,731.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,371.20 : 371,035.20 = 81,159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,371.20/371,035.20 = 81,159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,371.20x = 371,035.20 × 81,159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,371.20x = 30,112,920,003.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,112,920,003.84/247,371.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,731.71

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