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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,877.60, 373,316.40 and 124,461.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,877.60, 373,316.40 and 124,461.60 is: 186,692.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,877.60 : 373,316.40 = 124,461.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,877.60/373,316.40 = 124,461.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,877.60x = 373,316.40 × 124,461.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,877.60x = 46,463,556,450.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,463,556,450.24/248,877.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,692.40

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