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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,812.20, 373,607.10 and 143,836.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,812.20, 373,607.10 and 143,836.20 is: 215,979.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,812.20 : 373,607.10 = 143,836.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,812.20/373,607.10 = 143,836.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,812.20x = 373,607.10 × 143,836.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,812.20x = 53,738,225,557.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,738,225,557.02/248,812.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,979.06

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