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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,128.58, 372,157.66 and 79,627.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,128.58, 372,157.66 and 79,627.12 is: 119,429.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,128.58 : 372,157.66 = 79,627.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,128.58/372,157.66 = 79,627.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,128.58x = 372,157.66 × 79,627.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,128.58x = 29,633,842,651.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,633,842,651.74/248,128.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,429.38

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