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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,846.60, 373,269.90 and 124,430.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,846.60, 373,269.90 and 124,430.60 is: 186,645.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,846.60 : 373,269.90 = 124,430.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,846.60/373,269.90 = 124,430.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,846.60x = 373,269.90 × 124,430.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,846.60x = 46,446,197,618.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,446,197,618.94/248,846.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,645.90

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