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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,601.10, 372,901.65 and 108,633.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,601.10, 372,901.65 and 108,633.10 is: 162,949.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,601.10 : 372,901.65 = 108,633.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,601.10/372,901.65 = 108,633.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,601.10x = 372,901.65 × 108,633.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,601.10x = 40,509,462,234.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,509,462,234.62/248,601.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,949.65

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