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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,936.15, 371,904.77 and 68,024.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,936.15, 371,904.77 and 68,024.17 is: 102,036.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,936.15 : 371,904.77 = 68,024.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,936.15/371,904.77 = 68,024.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,936.15x = 371,904.77 × 68,024.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,936.15x = 25,298,513,298.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,298,513,298.29/247,936.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,036.40

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