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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,690.03, 373,179.78 and 104,585.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,690.03, 373,179.78 and 104,585.49 is: 156,939.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,690.03 : 373,179.78 = 104,585.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,690.03/373,179.78 = 104,585.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,690.03x = 373,179.78 × 104,585.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,690.03x = 39,029,190,149.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,029,190,149.39/248,690.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,939.11

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