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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,939.50, 371,967.57 and 81,727.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,939.50, 371,967.57 and 81,727.50 is: 122,610.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,939.50 : 371,967.57 = 81,727.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,939.50/371,967.57 = 81,727.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,939.50x = 371,967.57 × 81,727.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,939.50x = 30,399,979,577.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,399,979,577.18/247,939.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,610.47

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