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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,876.56, 371,811.60 and 60,889.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,876.56, 371,811.60 and 60,889.68 is: 91,333.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,876.56 : 371,811.60 = 60,889.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,876.56/371,811.60 = 60,889.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,876.56x = 371,811.60 × 60,889.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,876.56x = 22,639,489,344.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,639,489,344.29/247,876.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,333.72

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