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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,736.23, 371,612.05 and 117,876.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,736.23, 371,612.05 and 117,876.57 is: 176,818.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,736.23 : 371,612.05 = 117,876.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,736.23/371,612.05 = 117,876.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,736.23x = 371,612.05 × 117,876.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,736.23x = 43,804,353,824.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,804,353,824.67/247,736.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,818.52

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