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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,008.60, 371,812.56 and 87,996.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,008.60, 371,812.56 and 87,996.34 is: 131,923.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,008.60 : 371,812.56 = 87,996.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,008.60/371,812.56 = 87,996.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,008.60x = 371,812.56 × 87,996.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,008.60x = 32,718,144,446.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,718,144,446.03/248,008.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,923.43

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