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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,842.40, 373,263.60 and 124,426.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,842.40, 373,263.60 and 124,426.40 is: 186,639.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,842.40 : 373,263.60 = 124,426.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,842.40/373,263.60 = 124,426.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,842.40x = 373,263.60 × 124,426.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,842.40x = 46,443,845,999.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,443,845,999.04/248,842.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,639.60

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