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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,836.80, 373,255.20 and 136,473.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,836.80, 373,255.20 and 136,473.60 is: 204,710.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,836.80 : 373,255.20 = 136,473.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,836.80/373,255.20 = 136,473.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,836.80x = 373,255.20 × 136,473.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,836.80x = 50,939,480,862.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,939,480,862.72/248,836.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,710.40

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