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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,723.42, 373,157.64 and 80,239.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,723.42, 373,157.64 and 80,239.95 is: 120,383.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,723.42 : 373,157.64 = 80,239.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,723.42/373,157.64 = 80,239.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,723.42x = 373,157.64 × 80,239.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,723.42x = 29,942,150,375.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,942,150,375.72/248,723.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,383.32

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