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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,850.90, 373,276.35 and 124,434.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,850.90, 373,276.35 and 124,434.90 is: 186,652.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,850.90 : 373,276.35 = 124,434.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,850.90/373,276.35 = 124,434.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,850.90x = 373,276.35 × 124,434.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,850.90x = 46,448,605,284.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,448,605,284.62/248,850.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,652.35

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