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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,046.46, 372,071.70 and 79,567.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,046.46, 372,071.70 and 79,567.02 is: 119,351.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,046.46 : 372,071.70 = 79,567.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,046.46/372,071.70 = 79,567.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,046.46x = 372,071.70 × 79,567.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,046.46x = 29,604,636,395.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,604,636,395.33/248,046.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,351.17

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