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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,941, 371,969.82 and 81,729

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,941, 371,969.82 and 81,729 is: 122,612.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,941 : 371,969.82 = 81,729 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,941/371,969.82 = 81,729/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,941x = 371,969.82 × 81,729
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,941x = 30,400,721,418.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,400,721,418.78/247,941
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,612.72

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