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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,436.54, 372,602.57 and 79,971.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,436.54, 372,602.57 and 79,971.93 is: 119,941.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,436.54 : 372,602.57 = 79,971.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,436.54/372,602.57 = 79,971.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,436.54x = 372,602.57 × 79,971.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,436.54x = 29,797,746,246.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,797,746,246.00/248,436.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,941.08

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