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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,752.72, 371,653.74 and 79,230.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,752.72, 371,653.74 and 79,230.72 is: 118,853.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,752.72 : 371,653.74 = 79,230.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,752.72/371,653.74 = 79,230.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,752.72x = 371,653.74 × 79,230.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,752.72x = 29,446,393,410.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,446,393,410.89/247,752.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,853.97

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