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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,801.08, 371,837.88 and 129,576.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,801.08, 371,837.88 and 129,576.72 is: 194,436.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,801.08 : 371,837.88 = 129,576.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,801.08/371,837.88 = 129,576.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,801.08x = 371,837.88 × 129,576.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,801.08x = 48,181,532,862.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,181,532,862.15/247,801.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,436.33

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