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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,423.06, 371,131.35 and 60,436.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,423.06, 371,131.35 and 60,436.18 is: 90,653.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,423.06 : 371,131.35 = 60,436.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,423.06/371,131.35 = 60,436.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,423.06x = 371,131.35 × 60,436.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,423.06x = 22,429,761,072.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,429,761,072.24/247,423.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,653.48

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