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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,627.40, 372,941.10 and 108,659.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,627.40, 372,941.10 and 108,659.40 is: 162,989.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,627.40 : 372,941.10 = 108,659.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,627.40/372,941.10 = 108,659.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,627.40x = 372,941.10 × 108,659.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,627.40x = 40,523,556,161.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,523,556,161.34/248,627.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,989.10

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