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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,161.53, 372,060.81 and 79,585.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,161.53, 372,060.81 and 79,585.91 is: 119,320.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,161.53 : 372,060.81 = 79,585.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,161.53/372,060.81 = 79,585.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,161.53x = 372,060.81 × 79,585.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,161.53x = 29,610,796,278.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,610,796,278.88/248,161.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,320.65

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