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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,385.88, 372,582.06 and 108,139.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,385.88, 372,582.06 and 108,139.24 is: 162,210.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,385.88 : 372,582.06 = 108,139.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,385.88/372,582.06 = 108,139.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,385.88x = 372,582.06 × 108,139.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,385.88x = 40,290,740,806.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,290,740,806.03/248,385.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,210.27

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