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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,165.40, 371,837.70 and 142,800.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,165.40, 371,837.70 and 142,800.60 is: 213,964.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,165.40 : 371,837.70 = 142,800.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,165.40/371,837.70 = 142,800.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,165.40x = 371,837.70 × 142,800.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,165.40x = 53,098,646,662.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,098,646,662.62/248,165.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,964.75

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