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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,442.88, 370,982.58 and 78,866.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,442.88, 370,982.58 and 78,866.16 is: 118,241.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,442.88 : 370,982.58 = 78,866.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,442.88/370,982.58 = 78,866.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,442.88x = 370,982.58 × 78,866.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,442.88x = 29,257,971,511.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,257,971,511.49/247,442.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,241.31

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