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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,497.34, 371,252.41 and 79,017.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,497.34, 371,252.41 and 79,017.52 is: 118,528.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,497.34 : 371,252.41 = 79,017.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,497.34/371,252.41 = 79,017.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,497.34x = 371,252.41 × 79,017.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,497.34x = 29,335,443,606.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,335,443,606.55/247,497.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,528.32

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