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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,582.18, 372,917.10 and 91,030.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,582.18, 372,917.10 and 91,030.70 is: 136,562.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,582.18 : 372,917.10 = 91,030.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,582.18/372,917.10 = 91,030.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,582.18x = 372,917.10 × 91,030.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,582.18x = 33,946,904,654.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,946,904,654.97/248,582.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,562.10

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