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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,421.45, 372,638.29 and 90,649.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,421.45, 372,638.29 and 90,649.86 is: 135,977.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,421.45 : 372,638.29 = 90,649.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,421.45/372,638.29 = 90,649.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,421.45x = 372,638.29 × 90,649.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,421.45x = 33,779,608,819.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,779,608,819.14/248,421.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,977.02

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