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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,338.06, 372,562.62 and 90,566.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,338.06, 372,562.62 and 90,566.52 is: 135,870.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,338.06 : 372,562.62 = 90,566.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,338.06/372,562.62 = 90,566.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,338.06x = 372,562.62 × 90,566.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,338.06x = 33,741,699,975.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,741,699,975.48/248,338.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,870.03

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