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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,042.96, 372,066.46 and 79,563.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,042.96, 372,066.46 and 79,563.53 is: 119,345.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,042.96 : 372,066.46 = 79,563.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,042.96/372,066.46 = 79,563.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,042.96x = 372,066.46 × 79,563.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,042.96x = 29,602,918,694.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,602,918,694.05/248,042.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,345.94

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