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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,619.93, 372,957.43 and 88,733.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,619.93, 372,957.43 and 88,733.15 is: 133,109.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,619.93 : 372,957.43 = 88,733.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,619.93/372,957.43 = 88,733.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,619.93x = 372,957.43 × 88,733.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,619.93x = 33,093,687,579.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,093,687,579.80/248,619.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,109.55

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