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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,632.66, 371,449.40 and 79,166.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,632.66, 371,449.40 and 79,166.57 is: 118,749.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,632.66 : 371,449.40 = 79,166.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,632.66/371,449.40 = 79,166.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,632.66x = 371,449.40 × 79,166.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,632.66x = 29,406,372,673.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,406,372,673.48/247,632.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,749.98

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