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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,870.99, 373,680.32 and 142,375.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,870.99, 373,680.32 and 142,375.19 is: 213,776.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,870.99 : 373,680.32 = 142,375.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,870.99/373,680.32 = 142,375.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,870.99x = 373,680.32 × 142,375.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,870.99x = 53,202,803,978.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,202,803,978.98/248,870.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,776.64

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