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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,382.62, 372,600.46 and 106,242.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,382.62, 372,600.46 and 106,242.60 is: 159,375.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,382.62 : 372,600.46 = 106,242.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,382.62/372,600.46 = 106,242.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,382.62x = 372,600.46 × 106,242.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,382.62x = 39,586,041,631.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,586,041,631.60/248,382.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,375.25

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