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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,974.60, 371,961.90 and 60,986.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,974.60, 371,961.90 and 60,986.10 is: 91,479.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,974.60 : 371,961.90 = 60,986.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,974.60/371,961.90 = 60,986.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,974.60x = 371,961.90 × 60,986.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,974.60x = 22,684,505,629.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,684,505,629.59/247,974.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,479.15

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