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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,860.80, 373,291.20 and 143,884.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,860.80, 373,291.20 and 143,884.80 is: 215,827.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,860.80 : 373,291.20 = 143,884.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,860.80/373,291.20 = 143,884.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,860.80x = 373,291.20 × 143,884.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,860.80x = 53,710,929,653.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,710,929,653.76/248,860.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,827.20

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