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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,076.40, 372,114.60 and 142,808.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,076.40, 372,114.60 and 142,808.80 is: 214,213.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,076.40 : 372,114.60 = 142,808.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,076.40/372,114.60 = 142,808.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,076.40x = 372,114.60 × 142,808.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,076.40x = 53,141,239,488.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,141,239,488.48/248,076.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,213.20

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