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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,896.40, 372,934.20 and 143,531.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,896.40, 372,934.20 and 143,531.60 is: 215,060.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,896.40 : 372,934.20 = 143,531.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,896.40/372,934.20 = 143,531.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,896.40x = 372,934.20 × 143,531.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,896.40x = 53,527,842,420.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,527,842,420.72/248,896.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,060.73

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