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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,078.42, 371,994.90 and 105,901.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,078.42, 371,994.90 and 105,901.54 is: 158,799.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,078.42 : 371,994.90 = 105,901.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,078.42/371,994.90 = 105,901.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,078.42x = 371,994.90 × 105,901.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,078.42x = 39,394,832,782.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,394,832,782.15/248,078.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,799.92

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