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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,641.86, 371,516.13 and 76,860.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,641.86, 371,516.13 and 76,860.02 is: 115,306.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,641.86 : 371,516.13 = 76,860.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,641.86/371,516.13 = 76,860.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,641.86x = 371,516.13 × 76,860.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,641.86x = 28,554,737,182.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,554,737,182.12/247,641.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,306.59

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