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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,849.20, 373,273.80 and 91,093.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,849.20, 373,273.80 and 91,093.60 is: 136,640.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,849.20 : 373,273.80 = 91,093.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,849.20/373,273.80 = 91,093.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,849.20x = 373,273.80 × 91,093.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,849.20x = 34,002,854,227.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,002,854,227.68/248,849.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,640.40

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