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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,607.86, 371,272.38 and 79,088.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,607.86, 371,272.38 and 79,088.60 is: 118,588.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,607.86 : 371,272.38 = 79,088.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,607.86/371,272.38 = 79,088.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,607.86x = 371,272.38 × 79,088.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,607.86x = 29,363,412,752.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,363,412,752.87/247,607.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,588.37

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