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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,667.38, 373,038.14 and 88,730.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,667.38, 373,038.14 and 88,730.85 is: 133,109.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,667.38 : 373,038.14 = 88,730.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,667.38/373,038.14 = 88,730.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,667.38x = 373,038.14 × 88,730.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,667.38x = 33,099,991,244.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,099,991,244.62/248,667.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,109.50

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