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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,160.28, 372,058.94 and 79,584.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,160.28, 372,058.94 and 79,584.66 is: 119,318.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,160.28 : 372,058.94 = 79,584.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,160.28/372,058.94 = 79,584.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,160.28x = 372,058.94 × 79,584.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,160.28x = 29,610,184,239.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,610,184,239.86/248,160.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,318.79

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