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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,118.19, 372,177.28 and 107,876.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,118.19, 372,177.28 and 107,876.81 is: 161,815.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,118.19 : 372,177.28 = 107,876.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,118.19/372,177.28 = 107,876.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,118.19x = 372,177.28 × 107,876.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,118.19x = 40,149,298,786.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,149,298,786.17/248,118.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,815.22

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