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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,844.15, 373,175.10 and 80,408.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,844.15, 373,175.10 and 80,408.70 is: 120,583.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,844.15 : 373,175.10 = 80,408.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,844.15/373,175.10 = 80,408.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,844.15x = 373,175.10 × 80,408.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,844.15x = 30,006,524,663.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,006,524,663.37/248,844.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,583.60

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