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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,859.10, 373,288.65 and 124,443.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,859.10, 373,288.65 and 124,443.10 is: 186,664.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,859.10 : 373,288.65 = 124,443.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,859.10/373,288.65 = 124,443.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,859.10x = 373,288.65 × 124,443.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,859.10x = 46,453,196,800.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,453,196,800.82/248,859.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,664.65

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