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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,736.29, 373,100.96 and 141,892.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,736.29, 373,100.96 and 141,892.23 is: 212,836.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,736.29 : 373,100.96 = 141,892.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,736.29/373,100.96 = 141,892.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,736.29x = 373,100.96 × 141,892.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,736.29x = 52,940,127,584.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,940,127,584.27/248,736.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,836.36

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