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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,604.40, 372,906.60 and 143,336.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,604.40, 372,906.60 and 143,336.80 is: 215,005.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,604.40 : 372,906.60 = 143,336.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,604.40/372,906.60 = 143,336.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,604.40x = 372,906.60 × 143,336.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,604.40x = 53,451,238,742.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,451,238,742.88/248,604.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,005.20

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