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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,421.06, 372,716.63 and 106,207.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,421.06, 372,716.63 and 106,207.74 is: 159,347.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,421.06 : 372,716.63 = 106,207.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,421.06/372,716.63 = 106,207.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,421.06x = 372,716.63 × 106,207.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,421.06x = 39,585,390,932.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,585,390,932.72/248,421.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,347.97

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