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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,225.32, 372,214.98 and 88,277.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,225.32, 372,214.98 and 88,277.26 is: 132,372.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,225.32 : 372,214.98 = 88,277.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,225.32/372,214.98 = 88,277.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,225.32x = 372,214.98 × 88,277.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,225.32x = 32,858,118,565.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,858,118,565.35/248,225.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,372.15

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