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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,169.99, 372,219.82 and 79,668.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,169.99, 372,219.82 and 79,668.12 is: 119,490.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,169.99 : 372,219.82 = 79,668.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,169.99/372,219.82 = 79,668.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,169.99x = 372,219.82 × 79,668.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,169.99x = 29,654,053,286.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,654,053,286.14/248,169.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,490.89

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