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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,394.15, 372,639.83 and 106,239.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,394.15, 372,639.83 and 106,239.15 is: 159,379.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,394.15 : 372,639.83 = 106,239.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,394.15/372,639.83 = 106,239.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,394.15x = 372,639.83 × 106,239.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,394.15x = 39,588,938,264.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,588,938,264.15/248,394.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,379.51

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