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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,089.44, 372,125.84 and 107,848

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,089.44, 372,125.84 and 107,848 is: 161,768.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,089.44 : 372,125.84 = 107,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,089.44/372,125.84 = 107,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,089.44x = 372,125.84 × 107,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,089.44x = 40,133,027,592.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,133,027,592.32/248,089.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,768.38

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