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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,380.74, 372,597.64 and 106,240.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,380.74, 372,597.64 and 106,240.73 is: 159,372.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,380.74 : 372,597.64 = 106,240.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,380.74/372,597.64 = 106,240.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,380.74x = 372,597.64 × 106,240.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,380.74x = 39,585,043,141.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,585,043,141.29/248,380.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,372.43

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