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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,849.20, 373,273.80 and 80,369.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,849.20, 373,273.80 and 80,369.20 is: 120,553.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,849.20 : 373,273.80 = 80,369.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,849.20/373,273.80 = 80,369.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,849.20x = 373,273.80 × 80,369.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,849.20x = 29,999,716,686.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,999,716,686.96/248,849.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,553.80

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