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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,087.23, 372,030.67 and 96,204.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,087.23, 372,030.67 and 96,204.34 is: 144,267.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,087.23 : 372,030.67 = 96,204.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,087.23/372,030.67 = 96,204.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,087.23x = 372,030.67 × 96,204.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,087.23x = 35,790,963,896.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,790,963,896.52/248,087.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,267.66

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