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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,494.76, 371,248.52 and 79,014.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,494.76, 371,248.52 and 79,014.92 is: 118,524.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,494.76 : 371,248.52 = 79,014.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,494.76/371,248.52 = 79,014.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,494.76x = 371,248.52 × 79,014.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,494.76x = 29,334,169,856.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,334,169,856.60/247,494.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,524.41

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