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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,614.36, 371,282.13 and 79,095.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,614.36, 371,282.13 and 79,095.09 is: 118,598.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,614.36 : 371,282.13 = 79,095.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,614.36/371,282.13 = 79,095.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,614.36x = 371,282.13 × 79,095.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,614.36x = 29,366,593,487.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,366,593,487.74/247,614.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,598.10

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