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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,811.12, 371,716.96 and 67,898.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,811.12, 371,716.96 and 67,898.07 is: 101,847.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,811.12 : 371,716.96 = 67,898.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,811.12/371,716.96 = 67,898.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,811.12x = 371,716.96 × 67,898.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,811.12x = 25,238,864,000.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,238,864,000.52/247,811.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,847.18

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