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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,057.40, 372,134.70 and 105,902.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,057.40, 372,134.70 and 105,902.40 is: 158,874.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,057.40 : 372,134.70 = 105,902.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,057.40/372,134.70 = 105,902.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,057.40x = 372,134.70 × 105,902.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,057.40x = 39,409,957,853.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,409,957,853.28/248,057.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,874.35

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