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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,782.61, 371,658.81 and 87,866.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,782.61, 371,658.81 and 87,866.42 is: 131,794.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,782.61 : 371,658.81 = 87,866.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,782.61/371,658.81 = 87,866.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,782.61x = 371,658.81 × 87,866.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,782.61x = 32,656,329,096.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,656,329,096.16/247,782.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,794.28

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