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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,827.48, 371,741.76 and 60,839.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,827.48, 371,741.76 and 60,839.52 is: 91,259.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,827.48 : 371,741.76 = 60,839.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,827.48/371,741.76 = 60,839.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,827.48x = 371,741.76 × 60,839.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,827.48x = 22,616,590,242.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,616,590,242.36/247,827.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,259.41

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