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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,200.32, 372,177.48 and 88,252.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,200.32, 372,177.48 and 88,252.26 is: 132,334.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,200.32 : 372,177.48 = 88,252.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,200.32/372,177.48 = 88,252.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,200.32x = 372,177.48 × 88,252.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,200.32x = 32,845,503,731.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,845,503,731.10/248,200.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,334.66

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