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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,869.99, 373,678.82 and 142,374.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,869.99, 373,678.82 and 142,374.18 is: 213,775.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,869.99 : 373,678.82 = 142,374.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,869.99/373,678.82 = 142,374.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,869.99x = 373,678.82 × 142,374.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,869.99x = 53,202,214,869.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,202,214,869.00/248,869.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,775.14

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