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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,482.38, 371,283.93 and 79,002.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,482.38, 371,283.93 and 79,002.73 is: 118,523.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,482.38 : 371,283.93 = 79,002.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,482.38/371,283.93 = 79,002.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,482.38x = 371,283.93 × 79,002.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,482.38x = 29,332,444,075.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,332,444,075.13/247,482.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,523.36

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