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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,573.40, 372,860.10 and 143,305.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,573.40, 372,860.10 and 143,305.80 is: 214,958.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,573.40 : 372,860.10 = 143,305.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,573.40/372,860.10 = 143,305.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,573.40x = 372,860.10 × 143,305.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,573.40x = 53,433,014,918.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,433,014,918.58/248,573.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,958.70

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