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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,392.88, 372,592.56 and 108,146.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,392.88, 372,592.56 and 108,146.24 is: 162,220.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,392.88 : 372,592.56 = 108,146.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,392.88/372,592.56 = 108,146.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,392.88x = 372,592.56 × 108,146.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,392.88x = 40,294,484,415.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,294,484,415.97/248,392.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,220.77

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