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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,678.69, 372,703.95 and 106,354.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,678.69, 372,703.95 and 106,354.80 is: 159,397.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,678.69 : 372,703.95 = 106,354.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,678.69/372,703.95 = 106,354.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,678.69x = 372,703.95 × 106,354.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,678.69x = 39,638,854,061.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,638,854,061.46/248,678.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,397.88

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