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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,701.41, 372,974.36 and 108,318.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,701.41, 372,974.36 and 108,318.69 is: 162,444.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,701.41 : 372,974.36 = 108,318.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,701.41/372,974.36 = 108,318.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,701.41x = 372,974.36 × 108,318.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,701.41x = 40,400,093,537.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,400,093,537.19/248,701.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,444.17

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