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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,444.39, 372,588.13 and 79,927.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,444.39, 372,588.13 and 79,927.17 is: 119,865.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,444.39 : 372,588.13 = 79,927.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,444.39/372,588.13 = 79,927.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,444.39x = 372,588.13 × 79,927.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,444.39x = 29,779,914,806.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,779,914,806.49/248,444.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,865.52

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