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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,759.22, 373,217.70 and 88,831.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,759.22, 373,217.70 and 88,831.64 is: 133,275.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,759.22 : 373,217.70 = 88,831.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,759.22/373,217.70 = 88,831.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,759.22x = 373,217.70 × 88,831.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,759.22x = 33,153,540,368.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,153,540,368.03/248,759.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,275.62

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