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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,596.69, 372,561.31 and 136,107.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,596.69, 372,561.31 and 136,107.13 is: 203,977.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,596.69 : 372,561.31 = 136,107.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,596.69/372,561.31 = 136,107.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,596.69x = 372,561.31 × 136,107.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,596.69x = 50,708,250,653.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,708,250,653.14/248,596.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,977.98

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