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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,670.44, 372,740.06 and 141,824.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,670.44, 372,740.06 and 141,824.36 is: 212,585.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,670.44 : 372,740.06 = 141,824.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,670.44/372,740.06 = 141,824.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,670.44x = 372,740.06 × 141,824.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,670.44x = 52,863,617,883.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,863,617,883.04/248,670.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,585.05

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