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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,498.67, 372,534.53 and 86,371.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,498.67, 372,534.53 and 86,371.65 is: 129,483.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,498.67 : 372,534.53 = 86,371.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,498.67/372,534.53 = 86,371.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,498.67x = 372,534.53 × 86,371.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,498.67x = 32,176,421,606.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,176,421,606.22/248,498.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,483.28

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