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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,075.40, 372,113.10 and 142,807.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,075.40, 372,113.10 and 142,807.80 is: 214,211.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,075.40 : 372,113.10 = 142,807.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,075.40/372,113.10 = 142,807.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,075.40x = 372,113.10 × 142,807.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,075.40x = 53,140,653,162.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,140,653,162.18/248,075.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,211.70

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