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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,055.90, 372,132.45 and 105,900.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,055.90, 372,132.45 and 105,900.90 is: 158,872.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,055.90 : 372,132.45 = 105,900.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,055.90/372,132.45 = 105,900.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,055.90x = 372,132.45 × 105,900.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,055.90x = 39,409,161,374.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,409,161,374.21/248,055.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,872.10

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