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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,081.89, 371,790.69 and 121,528.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,081.89, 371,790.69 and 121,528.41 is: 182,129.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,081.89 : 371,790.69 = 121,528.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,081.89/371,790.69 = 121,528.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,081.89x = 371,790.69 × 121,528.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,081.89x = 45,183,131,408.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,183,131,408.50/248,081.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,129.91

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