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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,282.98, 372,609.24 and 121,991.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,282.98, 372,609.24 and 121,991.02 is: 183,077.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,282.98 : 372,609.24 = 121,991.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,282.98/372,609.24 = 121,991.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,282.98x = 372,609.24 × 121,991.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,282.98x = 45,454,981,249.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,454,981,249.02/248,282.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,077.31

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