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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,578.17, 371,392.43 and 85,451.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,578.17, 371,392.43 and 85,451.12 is: 128,185.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,578.17 : 371,392.43 = 85,451.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,578.17/371,392.43 = 85,451.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,578.17x = 371,392.43 × 85,451.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,578.17x = 31,735,898,211.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,735,898,211.53/247,578.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,185.37

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