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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,889.70, 373,334.55 and 136,915.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,889.70, 373,334.55 and 136,915.30 is: 205,372.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,889.70 : 373,334.55 = 136,915.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,889.70/373,334.55 = 136,915.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,889.70x = 373,334.55 × 136,915.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,889.70x = 51,115,211,913.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,115,211,913.62/248,889.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,372.95

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