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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,512.34, 371,265.38 and 79,030.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,512.34, 371,265.38 and 79,030.53 is: 118,544.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,512.34 : 371,265.38 = 79,030.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,512.34/371,265.38 = 79,030.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,512.34x = 371,265.38 × 79,030.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,512.34x = 29,341,299,653.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,341,299,653.26/247,512.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,544.79

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