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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,586.96, 372,758.40 and 106,412.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,586.96, 372,758.40 and 106,412.16 is: 159,566.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,586.96 : 372,758.40 = 106,412.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,586.96/372,758.40 = 106,412.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,586.96x = 372,758.40 × 106,412.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,586.96x = 39,666,026,502.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,666,026,502.14/248,586.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,566.00

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