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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,160.68, 372,059.52 and 79,585.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,160.68, 372,059.52 and 79,585.04 is: 119,319.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,160.68 : 372,059.52 = 79,585.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,160.68/372,059.52 = 79,585.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,160.68x = 372,059.52 × 79,585.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,160.68x = 29,610,371,781.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,610,371,781.58/248,160.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,319.35

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