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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,825.80, 373,238.70 and 136,462.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,825.80, 373,238.70 and 136,462.60 is: 204,693.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,825.80 : 373,238.70 = 136,462.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,825.80/373,238.70 = 136,462.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,825.80x = 373,238.70 × 136,462.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,825.80x = 50,933,123,422.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,933,123,422.62/248,825.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,693.90

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