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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,527, 371,297.79 and 60,538.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,527, 371,297.79 and 60,538.50 is: 90,809.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,527 : 371,297.79 = 60,538.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,527/371,297.79 = 60,538.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,527x = 371,297.79 × 60,538.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,527x = 22,477,811,259.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,477,811,259.92/247,527
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,809.53

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