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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,859.20, 373,245.60 and 91,006.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,859.20, 373,245.60 and 91,006.40 is: 136,493.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,859.20 : 373,245.60 = 91,006.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,859.20/373,245.60 = 91,006.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,859.20x = 373,245.60 × 91,006.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,859.20x = 33,967,738,371.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,967,738,371.84/248,859.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,493.80

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