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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,997.43, 371,991.29 and 81,785.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,997.43, 371,991.29 and 81,785.43 is: 122,676.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,997.43 : 371,991.29 = 81,785.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,997.43/371,991.29 = 81,785.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,997.43x = 371,991.29 × 81,785.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,997.43x = 30,423,467,199.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,423,467,199.98/247,997.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,676.54

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