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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,540.22, 372,462.80 and 134,441.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,540.22, 372,462.80 and 134,441.71 is: 201,474.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,540.22 : 372,462.80 = 134,441.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,540.22/372,462.80 = 134,441.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,540.22x = 372,462.80 × 134,441.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,540.22x = 50,074,534,140.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,074,534,140.02/248,540.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,474.57

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