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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,381.62, 372,598.96 and 106,241.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,381.62, 372,598.96 and 106,241.60 is: 159,373.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,381.62 : 372,598.96 = 106,241.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,381.62/372,598.96 = 106,241.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,381.62x = 372,598.96 × 106,241.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,381.62x = 39,585,509,668.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,585,509,668.74/248,381.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,373.75

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