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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,844.40, 373,266.60 and 124,428.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,844.40, 373,266.60 and 124,428.40 is: 186,642.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,844.40 : 373,266.60 = 124,428.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,844.40/373,266.60 = 124,428.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,844.40x = 373,266.60 × 124,428.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,844.40x = 46,444,965,811.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,444,965,811.44/248,844.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,642.60

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