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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,588.65, 371,243.57 and 79,069.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,588.65, 371,243.57 and 79,069.37 is: 118,559.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,588.65 : 371,243.57 = 79,069.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,588.65/371,243.57 = 79,069.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,588.65x = 371,243.57 × 79,069.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,588.65x = 29,353,992,944.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,353,992,944.89/247,588.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,559.53

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