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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,424.40, 371,050.20 and 129,056.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,424.40, 371,050.20 and 129,056.40 is: 193,539.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,424.40 : 371,050.20 = 129,056.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,424.40/371,050.20 = 129,056.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,424.40x = 371,050.20 × 129,056.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,424.40x = 47,886,403,031.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,886,403,031.28/247,424.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,539.53

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