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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,266.08, 372,136.68 and 121,730.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,266.08, 372,136.68 and 121,730.04 is: 182,466.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,266.08 : 372,136.68 = 121,730.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,266.08/372,136.68 = 121,730.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,266.08x = 372,136.68 × 121,730.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,266.08x = 45,300,212,941.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,300,212,941.87/248,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,466.38

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