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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,233.13, 372,405.03 and 90,461.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,233.13, 372,405.03 and 90,461.57 is: 135,712.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,233.13 : 372,405.03 = 90,461.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,233.13/372,405.03 = 90,461.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,233.13x = 372,405.03 × 90,461.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,233.13x = 33,688,341,827.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,688,341,827.67/248,233.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,712.52

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