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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,482.72, 372,391.92 and 90,562.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,482.72, 372,391.92 and 90,562.72 is: 135,723.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,482.72 : 372,391.92 = 90,562.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,482.72/372,391.92 = 90,562.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,482.72x = 372,391.92 × 90,562.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,482.72x = 33,724,825,181.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,724,825,181.22/248,482.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,723.02

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