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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,448.32, 371,167.92 and 78,967.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,448.32, 371,167.92 and 78,967.31 is: 118,449.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,448.32 : 371,167.92 = 78,967.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,448.32/371,167.92 = 78,967.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,448.32x = 371,167.92 × 78,967.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,448.32x = 29,310,130,344.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,310,130,344.86/247,448.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,449.50

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