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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,998.88, 372,046.20 and 105,842.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,998.88, 372,046.20 and 105,842.08 is: 158,783.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,998.88 : 372,046.20 = 105,842.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,998.88/372,046.20 = 105,842.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,998.88x = 372,046.20 × 105,842.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,998.88x = 39,378,143,664.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,378,143,664.10/247,998.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,783.55

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