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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,408.88, 372,616.56 and 108,162.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,408.88, 372,616.56 and 108,162.24 is: 162,244.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,408.88 : 372,616.56 = 108,162.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,408.88/372,616.56 = 108,162.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,408.88x = 372,616.56 × 108,162.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,408.88x = 40,303,041,790.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,303,041,790.69/248,408.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,244.77

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