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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,676.52, 371,401.38 and 79,164.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,676.52, 371,401.38 and 79,164.12 is: 118,709.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,676.52 : 371,401.38 = 79,164.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,676.52/371,401.38 = 79,164.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,676.52x = 371,401.38 × 79,164.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,676.52x = 29,401,663,414.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,401,663,414.49/247,676.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,709.93

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