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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,431.13, 372,646.82 and 79,951.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,431.13, 372,646.82 and 79,951.44 is: 119,927.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,431.13 : 372,646.82 = 79,951.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,431.13/372,646.82 = 79,951.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,431.13x = 372,646.82 × 79,951.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,431.13x = 29,793,649,470.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,793,649,470.66/248,431.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,927.20

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