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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,842.96, 373,408.80 and 104,738.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,842.96, 373,408.80 and 104,738.02 is: 157,167.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,842.96 : 373,408.80 = 104,738.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,842.96/373,408.80 = 104,738.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,842.96x = 373,408.80 × 104,738.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,842.96x = 39,110,098,362.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,110,098,362.58/248,842.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,167.79

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