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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,198.04, 372,381.30 and 108,048.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,198.04, 372,381.30 and 108,048.60 is: 162,109.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,198.04 : 372,381.30 = 108,048.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,198.04/372,381.30 = 108,048.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,198.04x = 372,381.30 × 108,048.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,198.04x = 40,235,278,131.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,235,278,131.18/248,198.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,109.57

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