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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,420.40, 372,679.20 and 106,265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,420.40, 372,679.20 and 106,265.40 is: 159,418.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,420.40 : 372,679.20 = 106,265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,420.40/372,679.20 = 106,265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,420.40x = 372,679.20 × 106,265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,420.40x = 39,602,904,259.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,602,904,259.68/248,420.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,418.89

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