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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,485.20, 372,436.20 and 106,330.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,485.20, 372,436.20 and 106,330.20 is: 159,370.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,485.20 : 372,436.20 = 106,330.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,485.20/372,436.20 = 106,330.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,485.20x = 372,436.20 × 106,330.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,485.20x = 39,601,215,633.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,601,215,633.24/248,485.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,370.52

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