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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,729.20, 371,572.20 and 81,517.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,729.20, 371,572.20 and 81,517.20 is: 122,268.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,729.20 : 371,572.20 = 81,517.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,729.20/371,572.20 = 81,517.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,729.20x = 371,572.20 × 81,517.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,729.20x = 30,289,525,341.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,289,525,341.84/247,729.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,268.69

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