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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,081.90, 371,712.45 and 142,717.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,081.90, 371,712.45 and 142,717.10 is: 213,839.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,081.90 : 371,712.45 = 142,717.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,081.90/371,712.45 = 142,717.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,081.90x = 371,712.45 × 142,717.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,081.90x = 53,049,722,897.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,049,722,897.90/248,081.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,839.55

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