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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,645.19, 372,654.17 and 106,322.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,645.19, 372,654.17 and 106,322.22 is: 159,349.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,645.19 : 372,654.17 = 106,322.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,645.19/372,654.17 = 106,322.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,645.19x = 372,654.17 × 106,322.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,645.19x = 39,621,418,513.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,621,418,513.75/248,645.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,349.22

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