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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,852.43, 373,316.31 and 91,043.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,852.43, 373,316.31 and 91,043.37 is: 136,578.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,852.43 : 373,316.31 = 91,043.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,852.43/373,316.31 = 91,043.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,852.43x = 373,316.31 × 91,043.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,852.43x = 33,987,974,938.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,987,974,938.36/248,852.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,578.83

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