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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,241.04, 372,451.80 and 121,868

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,241.04, 372,451.80 and 121,868 is: 182,846.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,241.04 : 372,451.80 = 121,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,241.04/372,451.80 = 121,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,241.04x = 372,451.80 × 121,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,241.04x = 45,389,955,962.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,389,955,962.40/248,241.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,846.30

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