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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,598.24, 373,060.80 and 136,357.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,598.24, 373,060.80 and 136,357.13 is: 204,625.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,598.24 : 373,060.80 = 136,357.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,598.24/373,060.80 = 136,357.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,598.24x = 373,060.80 × 136,357.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,598.24x = 50,869,498,138.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,869,498,138.20/248,598.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,625.33

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