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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,936.56, 371,901.60 and 60,949.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,936.56, 371,901.60 and 60,949.68 is: 91,423.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,936.56 : 371,901.60 = 60,949.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,936.56/371,901.60 = 60,949.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,936.56x = 371,901.60 × 60,949.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,936.56x = 22,667,283,511.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,667,283,511.49/247,936.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,423.72

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