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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,876, 371,872.32 and 81,664

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,876, 371,872.32 and 81,664 is: 122,515.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,876 : 371,872.32 = 81,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,876/371,872.32 = 81,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,876x = 371,872.32 × 81,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,876x = 30,368,581,140.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,368,581,140.48/247,876
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,515.21

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