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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,227.68, 372,498.87 and 106,073.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,227.68, 372,498.87 and 106,073.94 is: 159,178.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,227.68 : 372,498.87 = 106,073.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,227.68/372,498.87 = 106,073.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,227.68x = 372,498.87 × 106,073.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,227.68x = 39,512,422,786.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,512,422,786.45/248,227.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,178.15

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