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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,914.58, 371,896.47 and 79,392.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,914.58, 371,896.47 and 79,392.58 is: 119,096.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,914.58 : 371,896.47 = 79,392.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,914.58/371,896.47 = 79,392.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,914.58x = 371,896.47 × 79,392.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,914.58x = 29,525,820,246.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,525,820,246.19/247,914.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,096.75

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