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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,617.80, 372,926.70 and 143,641.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,617.80, 372,926.70 and 143,641.80 is: 215,462.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,617.80 : 372,926.70 = 143,641.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,617.80/372,926.70 = 143,641.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,617.80x = 372,926.70 × 143,641.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,617.80x = 53,567,862,456.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,567,862,456.06/248,617.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,462.70

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