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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,669.14, 373,040.76 and 88,732.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,669.14, 373,040.76 and 88,732.60 is: 133,112.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,669.14 : 373,040.76 = 88,732.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,669.14/373,040.76 = 88,732.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,669.14x = 373,040.76 × 88,732.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,669.14x = 33,100,876,540.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,100,876,540.78/248,669.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,112.12

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