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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,521.68, 371,282.04 and 89,749.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,521.68, 371,282.04 and 89,749.68 is: 134,624.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,521.68 : 371,282.04 = 89,749.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,521.68/371,282.04 = 89,749.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,521.68x = 371,282.04 × 89,749.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,521.68x = 33,322,444,279.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,322,444,279.75/247,521.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,624.35

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