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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,943.70, 371,915.55 and 79,463.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,943.70, 371,915.55 and 79,463.70 is: 119,195.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,943.70 : 371,915.55 = 79,463.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,943.70/371,915.55 = 79,463.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,943.70x = 371,915.55 × 79,463.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,943.70x = 29,553,785,690.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,553,785,690.54/247,943.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,195.55

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