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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,375.68, 372,567.36 and 138,267.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,375.68, 372,567.36 and 138,267.52 is: 207,403.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,375.68 : 372,567.36 = 138,267.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,375.68/372,567.36 = 138,267.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,375.68x = 372,567.36 × 138,267.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,375.68x = 51,513,964,900.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,513,964,900.15/248,375.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,403.42

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