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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,640.36, 371,513.88 and 76,858.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,640.36, 371,513.88 and 76,858.52 is: 115,304.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,640.36 : 371,513.88 = 76,858.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,640.36/371,513.88 = 76,858.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,640.36x = 371,513.88 × 76,858.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,640.36x = 28,554,005,118.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,554,005,118.69/247,640.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,304.33

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