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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,601.90, 372,902.85 and 143,334.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,601.90, 372,902.85 and 143,334.30 is: 215,001.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,601.90 : 372,902.85 = 143,334.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,601.90/372,902.85 = 143,334.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,601.90x = 372,902.85 × 143,334.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,601.90x = 53,449,768,972.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,449,768,972.76/248,601.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,001.45

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