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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,841.96, 373,407.30 and 104,737.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,841.96, 373,407.30 and 104,737.02 is: 157,166.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,841.96 : 373,407.30 = 104,737.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,841.96/373,407.30 = 104,737.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,841.96x = 373,407.30 × 104,737.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,841.96x = 39,109,567,848.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,109,567,848.25/248,841.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,166.29

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