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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,921.08, 371,906.22 and 79,399.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,921.08, 371,906.22 and 79,399.08 is: 119,106.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,921.08 : 371,906.22 = 79,399.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,921.08/371,906.22 = 79,399.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,921.08x = 371,906.22 × 79,399.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,921.08x = 29,529,011,714.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,529,011,714.28/247,921.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,106.50

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