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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,387.18, 372,287.40 and 106,190.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,387.18, 372,287.40 and 106,190.88 is: 159,160.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,387.18 : 372,287.40 = 106,190.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,387.18/372,287.40 = 106,190.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,387.18x = 372,287.40 × 106,190.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,387.18x = 39,533,526,618.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,533,526,618.91/248,387.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,160.90

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