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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,553.67, 371,327.55 and 79,071.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,553.67, 371,327.55 and 79,071.78 is: 118,606.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,553.67 : 371,327.55 = 79,071.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,553.67/371,327.55 = 79,071.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,553.67x = 371,327.55 × 79,071.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,553.67x = 29,361,530,341.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,361,530,341.54/247,553.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,606.73

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