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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,051.44, 372,068.80 and 107,810.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,051.44, 372,068.80 and 107,810.08 is: 161,711.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,051.44 : 372,068.80 = 107,810.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,051.44/372,068.80 = 107,810.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,051.44x = 372,068.80 × 107,810.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,051.44x = 40,112,767,093.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,112,767,093.50/248,051.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,711.49

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