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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,022.67, 372,094.77 and 79,543.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,022.67, 372,094.77 and 79,543.48 is: 119,334.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,022.67 : 372,094.77 = 79,543.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,022.67/372,094.77 = 79,543.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,022.67x = 372,094.77 × 79,543.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,022.67x = 29,597,712,895.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,597,712,895.60/248,022.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,334.71

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