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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,836.32, 373,295.52 and 91,285.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,836.32, 373,295.52 and 91,285.92 is: 136,943.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,836.32 : 373,295.52 = 91,285.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,836.32/373,295.52 = 91,285.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,836.32x = 373,295.52 × 91,285.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,836.32x = 34,076,624,975.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,076,624,975.08/248,836.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,943.94

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