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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,483.88, 371,286.18 and 79,004.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,483.88, 371,286.18 and 79,004.23 is: 118,525.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,483.88 : 371,286.18 = 79,004.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,483.88/371,286.18 = 79,004.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,483.88x = 371,286.18 × 79,004.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,483.88x = 29,333,178,760.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,333,178,760.54/247,483.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,525.61

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