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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,853.14, 373,434.52 and 101,109.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,853.14, 373,434.52 and 101,109.14 is: 151,726.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,853.14 : 373,434.52 = 101,109.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,853.14/373,434.52 = 101,109.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,853.14x = 373,434.52 × 101,109.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,853.14x = 37,757,643,163.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,757,643,163.51/248,853.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,726.61

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