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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,301.20, 372,451.80 and 90,642.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,301.20, 372,451.80 and 90,642.80 is: 135,964.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,301.20 : 372,451.80 = 90,642.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,301.20/372,451.80 = 90,642.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,301.20x = 372,451.80 × 90,642.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,301.20x = 33,760,074,017.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,760,074,017.04/248,301.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,964.20

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