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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,170.77, 372,221.02 and 79,668.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,170.77, 372,221.02 and 79,668.92 is: 119,492.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,170.77 : 372,221.02 = 79,668.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,170.77/372,221.02 = 79,668.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,170.77x = 372,221.02 × 79,668.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,170.77x = 29,654,445,601.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,654,445,601.09/248,170.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,492.09

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