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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,838.80, 373,258.20 and 136,475.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,838.80, 373,258.20 and 136,475.60 is: 204,713.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,838.80 : 373,258.20 = 136,475.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,838.80/373,258.20 = 136,475.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,838.80x = 373,258.20 × 136,475.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,838.80x = 50,940,636,799.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,940,636,799.92/248,838.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,713.40

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