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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,420.40, 372,630.60 and 143,152.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,420.40, 372,630.60 and 143,152.80 is: 214,729.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,420.40 : 372,630.60 = 143,152.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,420.40/372,630.60 = 143,152.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,420.40x = 372,630.60 × 143,152.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,420.40x = 53,343,113,755.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,343,113,755.68/248,420.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,729.20

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