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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,395.17, 371,074.08 and 78,908.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,395.17, 371,074.08 and 78,908.69 is: 118,357.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,395.17 : 371,074.08 = 78,908.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,395.17/371,074.08 = 78,908.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,395.17x = 371,074.08 × 78,908.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,395.17x = 29,280,969,545.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,280,969,545.76/247,395.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,357.08

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