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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,381.74, 372,599.14 and 106,241.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,381.74, 372,599.14 and 106,241.73 is: 159,373.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,381.74 : 372,599.14 = 106,241.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,381.74/372,599.14 = 106,241.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,381.74x = 372,599.14 × 106,241.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,381.74x = 39,585,577,230.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,585,577,230.11/248,381.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,373.94

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