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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,857.20, 373,285.80 and 91,198.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,857.20, 373,285.80 and 91,198.80 is: 136,798.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,857.20 : 373,285.80 = 91,198.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,857.20/373,285.80 = 91,198.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,857.20x = 373,285.80 × 91,198.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,857.20x = 34,043,217,017.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,043,217,017.04/248,857.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,798.20

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