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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,691.03, 373,181.28 and 104,586.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,691.03, 373,181.28 and 104,586.49 is: 156,940.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,691.03 : 373,181.28 = 104,586.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,691.03/373,181.28 = 104,586.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,691.03x = 373,181.28 × 104,586.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,691.03x = 39,029,720,208.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,029,720,208.91/248,691.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,940.60

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