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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,575.80, 372,993.30 and 108,348.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,575.80, 372,993.30 and 108,348.60 is: 162,579.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,575.80 : 372,993.30 = 108,348.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,575.80/372,993.30 = 108,348.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,575.80x = 372,993.30 × 108,348.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,575.80x = 40,413,301,864.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,413,301,864.38/248,575.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,579.39

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