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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,751.93, 371,683.28 and 79,282.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,751.93, 371,683.28 and 79,282.40 is: 118,941.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,751.93 : 371,683.28 = 79,282.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,751.93/371,683.28 = 79,282.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,751.93x = 371,683.28 × 79,282.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,751.93x = 29,467,940,818.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,467,940,818.06/247,751.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,941.32

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