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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,877.30, 373,315.95 and 136,514.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,877.30, 373,315.95 and 136,514.10 is: 204,771.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,877.30 : 373,315.95 = 136,514.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,877.30/373,315.95 = 136,514.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,877.30x = 373,315.95 × 136,514.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,877.30x = 50,962,890,929.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,962,890,929.90/248,877.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,771.15

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