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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,407.58, 372,666.35 and 90,635.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,407.58, 372,666.35 and 90,635.58 is: 135,973.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,407.58 : 372,666.35 = 90,635.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,407.58/372,666.35 = 90,635.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,407.58x = 372,666.35 × 90,635.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,407.58x = 33,776,829,702.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,776,829,702.29/248,407.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,973.43

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