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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,862.30, 373,293.45 and 143,886.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,862.30, 373,293.45 and 143,886.30 is: 215,829.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,862.30 : 373,293.45 = 143,886.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,862.30/373,293.45 = 143,886.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,862.30x = 373,293.45 × 143,886.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,862.30x = 53,711,813,334.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,711,813,334.74/248,862.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,829.45

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