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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,715.07, 371,455.41 and 95,983.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,715.07, 371,455.41 and 95,983.17 is: 143,929.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,715.07 : 371,455.41 = 95,983.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,715.07/371,455.41 = 95,983.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,715.07x = 371,455.41 × 95,983.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,715.07x = 35,653,467,765.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,653,467,765.45/247,715.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,929.34

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