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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,483.98, 372,785.55 and 80,020.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,483.98, 372,785.55 and 80,020.18 is: 120,049.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,483.98 : 372,785.55 = 80,020.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,483.98/372,785.55 = 80,020.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,483.98x = 372,785.55 × 80,020.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,483.98x = 29,830,366,812.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,830,366,812.40/248,483.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,049.46

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