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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,719.54, 373,132.62 and 80,249.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,719.54, 373,132.62 and 80,249.50 is: 120,391.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,719.54 : 373,132.62 = 80,249.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,719.54/373,132.62 = 80,249.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,719.54x = 373,132.62 × 80,249.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,719.54x = 29,943,706,188.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,943,706,188.69/248,719.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,391.45

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