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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,381.44, 372,278.78 and 106,185.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,381.44, 372,278.78 and 106,185.12 is: 159,152.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,381.44 : 372,278.78 = 106,185.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,381.44/372,278.78 = 106,185.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,381.44x = 372,278.78 × 106,185.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,381.44x = 39,530,466,927.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,530,466,927.75/248,381.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,152.26

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