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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,863.20, 373,251.60 and 91,010.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,863.20, 373,251.60 and 91,010.40 is: 136,499.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,863.20 : 373,251.60 = 91,010.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,863.20/373,251.60 = 91,010.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,863.20x = 373,251.60 × 91,010.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,863.20x = 33,969,777,416.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,969,777,416.64/248,863.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,499.80

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