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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,381.65, 372,363.50 and 108,034.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,381.65, 372,363.50 and 108,034.57 is: 161,960.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,381.65 : 372,363.50 = 108,034.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,381.65/372,363.50 = 108,034.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,381.65x = 372,363.50 × 108,034.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,381.65x = 40,228,130,066.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,228,130,066.02/248,381.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,960.96

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