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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,146.08, 372,253.44 and 79,626.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,146.08, 372,253.44 and 79,626.78 is: 119,451.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,146.08 : 372,253.44 = 79,626.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,146.08/372,253.44 = 79,626.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,146.08x = 372,253.44 × 79,626.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,146.08x = 29,641,342,771.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,641,342,771.12/248,146.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,451.18

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