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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,176.35, 372,229.38 and 79,674.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,176.35, 372,229.38 and 79,674.51 is: 119,500.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,176.35 : 372,229.38 = 79,674.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,176.35/372,229.38 = 79,674.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,176.35x = 372,229.38 × 79,674.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,176.35x = 29,657,193,459.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,657,193,459.10/248,176.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,500.48

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