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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,515.21, 371,292.93 and 79,059.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,515.21, 371,292.93 and 79,059.51 is: 118,595.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,515.21 : 371,292.93 = 79,059.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,515.21/371,292.93 = 79,059.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,515.21x = 371,292.93 × 79,059.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,515.21x = 29,354,237,112.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,354,237,112.26/247,515.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,595.69

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