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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,848.20, 373,272.30 and 80,368.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,848.20, 373,272.30 and 80,368.20 is: 120,552.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,848.20 : 373,272.30 = 80,368.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,848.20/373,272.30 = 80,368.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,848.20x = 373,272.30 × 80,368.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,848.20x = 29,999,222,860.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,999,222,860.86/248,848.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,552.30

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