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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,451.01, 371,171.95 and 78,969.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,451.01, 371,171.95 and 78,969.99 is: 118,453.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,451.01 : 371,171.95 = 78,969.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,451.01/371,171.95 = 78,969.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,451.01x = 371,171.95 × 78,969.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,451.01x = 29,311,445,179.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,311,445,179.78/247,451.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,453.53

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