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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,825.50, 371,745.54 and 60,837

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,825.50, 371,745.54 and 60,837 is: 91,257.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,825.50 : 371,745.54 = 60,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,825.50/371,745.54 = 60,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,825.50x = 371,745.54 × 60,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,825.50x = 22,615,883,416.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,615,883,416.98/247,825.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,257.29

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