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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,052.20, 372,078.30 and 79,572.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,052.20, 372,078.30 and 79,572.20 is: 119,358.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,052.20 : 372,078.30 = 79,572.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,052.20/372,078.30 = 79,572.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,052.20x = 372,078.30 × 79,572.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,052.20x = 29,607,088,903.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,607,088,903.26/248,052.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,358.30

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