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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,983.44, 371,971.96 and 60,996.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,983.44, 371,971.96 and 60,996.56 is: 91,494.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,983.44 : 371,971.96 = 60,996.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,983.44/371,971.96 = 60,996.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,983.44x = 371,971.96 × 60,996.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,983.44x = 22,689,009,976.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,689,009,976.46/247,983.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,494.05

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