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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,682.81, 372,758.59 and 141,836.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,682.81, 372,758.59 and 141,836.70 is: 212,603.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,682.81 : 372,758.59 = 141,836.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,682.81/372,758.59 = 141,836.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,682.81x = 372,758.59 × 141,836.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,682.81x = 52,870,848,302.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,870,848,302.25/248,682.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,603.55

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