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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,216.40, 372,421.80 and 90,460.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,216.40, 372,421.80 and 90,460.80 is: 135,726.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,216.40 : 372,421.80 = 90,460.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,216.40/372,421.80 = 90,460.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,216.40x = 372,421.80 × 90,460.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,216.40x = 33,689,573,965.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,689,573,965.44/248,216.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,726.62

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