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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,726.96, 373,127.16 and 88,790.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,726.96, 373,127.16 and 88,790.48 is: 133,198.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,726.96 : 373,127.16 = 88,790.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,726.96/373,127.16 = 88,790.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,726.96x = 373,127.16 × 88,790.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,726.96x = 33,130,139,637.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,130,139,637.44/248,726.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,198.83

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