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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,867.24, 373,674.69 and 142,371.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,867.24, 373,674.69 and 142,371.42 is: 213,771.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,867.24 : 373,674.69 = 142,371.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,867.24/373,674.69 = 142,371.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,867.24x = 373,674.69 × 142,371.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,867.24x = 53,200,597,334.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,200,597,334.42/248,867.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,771.00

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