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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,603.86, 371,266.38 and 79,084.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,603.86, 371,266.38 and 79,084.59 is: 118,582.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,603.86 : 371,266.38 = 79,084.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,603.86/371,266.38 = 79,084.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,603.86x = 371,266.38 × 79,084.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,603.86x = 29,361,449,443.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,361,449,443.08/247,603.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,582.36

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