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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,737.55, 373,159.45 and 80,267.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,737.55, 373,159.45 and 80,267.45 is: 120,418.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,737.55 : 373,159.45 = 80,267.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,737.55/373,159.45 = 80,267.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,737.55x = 373,159.45 × 80,267.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,737.55x = 29,952,557,494.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,952,557,494.90/248,737.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,418.32

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