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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,785.78, 371,677.95 and 70,292.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,785.78, 371,677.95 and 70,292.82 is: 105,439.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,785.78 : 371,677.95 = 70,292.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,785.78/371,677.95 = 70,292.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,785.78x = 371,677.95 × 70,292.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,785.78x = 26,126,291,237.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,126,291,237.32/247,785.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,439.03

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