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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,789.95, 371,709.42 and 79,267.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,789.95, 371,709.42 and 79,267.96 is: 118,909.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,789.95 : 371,709.42 = 79,267.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,789.95/371,709.42 = 79,267.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,789.95x = 371,709.42 × 79,267.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,789.95x = 29,464,647,436.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,464,647,436.18/247,789.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,909.78

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