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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,599.24, 373,062.30 and 136,358.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,599.24, 373,062.30 and 136,358.13 is: 204,626.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,599.24 : 373,062.30 = 136,358.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,599.24/373,062.30 = 136,358.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,599.24x = 373,062.30 × 136,358.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,599.24x = 50,870,077,601.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,870,077,601.50/248,599.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,626.84

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