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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,563.74, 372,556.39 and 142,022.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,563.74, 372,556.39 and 142,022.33 is: 212,868.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,563.74 : 372,556.39 = 142,022.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,563.74/372,556.39 = 142,022.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,563.74x = 372,556.39 × 142,022.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,563.74x = 52,911,325,666.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,911,325,666.73/248,563.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,868.24

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