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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,939.20, 371,908.80 and 79,459.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,939.20, 371,908.80 and 79,459.20 is: 119,188.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,939.20 : 371,908.80 = 79,459.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,939.20/371,908.80 = 79,459.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,939.20x = 371,908.80 × 79,459.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,939.20x = 29,551,575,720.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,551,575,720.96/247,939.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,188.80

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