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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,544.92, 372,780.12 and 80,042.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,544.92, 372,780.12 and 80,042.96 is: 120,052.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,544.92 : 372,780.12 = 80,042.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,544.92/372,780.12 = 80,042.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,544.92x = 372,780.12 × 80,042.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,544.92x = 29,838,424,233.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,838,424,233.96/248,544.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,052.44

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