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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,801.20, 373,590.60 and 143,825.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,801.20, 373,590.60 and 143,825.20 is: 215,962.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,801.20 : 373,590.60 = 143,825.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,801.20/373,590.60 = 143,825.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,801.20x = 373,590.60 × 143,825.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,801.20x = 53,731,742,763.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,731,742,763.12/248,801.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,962.55

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