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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,363.91, 372,582.32 and 79,828.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,363.91, 372,582.32 and 79,828.68 is: 119,754.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,363.91 : 372,582.32 = 79,828.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,363.91/372,582.32 = 79,828.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,363.91x = 372,582.32 × 79,828.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,363.91x = 29,742,754,397.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,742,754,397.79/248,363.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,754.74

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