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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,381.04, 372,626.50 and 90,608.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,381.04, 372,626.50 and 90,608.96 is: 135,933.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,381.04 : 372,626.50 = 90,608.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,381.04/372,626.50 = 90,608.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,381.04x = 372,626.50 × 90,608.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,381.04x = 33,763,299,633.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,763,299,633.44/248,381.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,933.48

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