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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,074.41, 371,988.90 and 105,897.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,074.41, 371,988.90 and 105,897.54 is: 158,793.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,074.41 : 371,988.90 = 105,897.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,074.41/371,988.90 = 105,897.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,074.41x = 371,988.90 × 105,897.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,074.41x = 39,392,709,417.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,392,709,417.31/248,074.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,793.93

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