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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,125.05, 372,249.93 and 79,660.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,125.05, 372,249.93 and 79,660.44 is: 119,510.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,125.05 : 372,249.93 = 79,660.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,125.05/372,249.93 = 79,660.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,125.05x = 372,249.93 × 79,660.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,125.05x = 29,653,593,213.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,653,593,213.77/248,125.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,510.68

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