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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,428.82, 370,961.52 and 78,852.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,428.82, 370,961.52 and 78,852.16 is: 118,220.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,428.82 : 370,961.52 = 78,852.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,428.82/370,961.52 = 78,852.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,428.82x = 370,961.52 × 78,852.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,428.82x = 29,251,117,128.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,251,117,128.88/247,428.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,220.33

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