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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,421.40, 372,680.70 and 106,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,421.40, 372,680.70 and 106,266.40 is: 159,420.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,421.40 : 372,680.70 = 106,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,421.40/372,680.70 = 106,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,421.40x = 372,680.70 × 106,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,421.40x = 39,603,436,338.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,603,436,338.48/248,421.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,420.39

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