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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,202.24, 372,174.42 and 121,787.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,202.24, 372,174.42 and 121,787.16 is: 182,617.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,202.24 : 372,174.42 = 121,787.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,202.24/372,174.42 = 121,787.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,202.24x = 372,174.42 × 121,787.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,202.24x = 45,326,065,636.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,326,065,636.45/248,202.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,617.47

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