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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,530.20, 372,503.70 and 106,375.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,530.20, 372,503.70 and 106,375.20 is: 159,437.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,530.20 : 372,503.70 = 106,375.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,530.20/372,503.70 = 106,375.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,530.20x = 372,503.70 × 106,375.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,530.20x = 39,625,155,588.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,625,155,588.24/248,530.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,437.99

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