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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,965.22, 371,982.87 and 79,446.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,965.22, 371,982.87 and 79,446.13 is: 119,180.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,965.22 : 371,982.87 = 79,446.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,965.22/371,982.87 = 79,446.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,965.22x = 371,982.87 × 79,446.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,965.22x = 29,552,599,447.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,552,599,447.79/247,965.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,180.42

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