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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,700.66, 372,973.23 and 108,317.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,700.66, 372,973.23 and 108,317.94 is: 162,443.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,700.66 : 372,973.23 = 108,317.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,700.66/372,973.23 = 108,317.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,700.66x = 372,973.23 × 108,317.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,700.66x = 40,399,691,948.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,399,691,948.75/248,700.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,443.04

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