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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,853.80, 373,280.70 and 136,490.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,853.80, 373,280.70 and 136,490.60 is: 204,735.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,853.80 : 373,280.70 = 136,490.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,853.80/373,280.70 = 136,490.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,853.80x = 373,280.70 × 136,490.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,853.80x = 50,949,306,711.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,949,306,711.42/248,853.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,735.90

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