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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,601.60, 372,902.40 and 108,633.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,601.60, 372,902.40 and 108,633.60 is: 162,950.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,601.60 : 372,902.40 = 108,633.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,601.60/372,902.40 = 108,633.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,601.60x = 372,902.40 × 108,633.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,601.60x = 40,509,730,160.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,509,730,160.64/248,601.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,950.40

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