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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,294.25, 372,514.82 and 143,188.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,294.25, 372,514.82 and 143,188.65 is: 214,825.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,294.25 : 372,514.82 = 143,188.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,294.25/372,514.82 = 143,188.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,294.25x = 372,514.82 × 143,188.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,294.25x = 53,339,893,464.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,339,893,464.85/248,294.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,825.33

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