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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,898.58, 371,872.44 and 79,376.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,898.58, 371,872.44 and 79,376.58 is: 119,072.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,898.58 : 371,872.44 = 79,376.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,898.58/371,872.44 = 79,376.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,898.58x = 371,872.44 × 79,376.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,898.58x = 29,517,962,483.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,517,962,483.46/247,898.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,072.74

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