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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,700.22, 373,095.47 and 142,204.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,700.22, 373,095.47 and 142,204.26 is: 213,332.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,700.22 : 373,095.47 = 142,204.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,700.22/373,095.47 = 142,204.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,700.22x = 373,095.47 × 142,204.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,700.22x = 53,055,764,076.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,055,764,076.76/248,700.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,332.19

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