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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,478.40, 372,766.20 and 106,323.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,478.40, 372,766.20 and 106,323.40 is: 159,505.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,478.40 : 372,766.20 = 106,323.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,478.40/372,766.20 = 106,323.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,478.40x = 372,766.20 × 106,323.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,478.40x = 39,633,769,789.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,633,769,789.08/248,478.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,505.90

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