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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,902.80, 373,354.20 and 143,926.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,902.80, 373,354.20 and 143,926.80 is: 215,890.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,902.80 : 373,354.20 = 143,926.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,902.80/373,354.20 = 143,926.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,902.80x = 373,354.20 × 143,926.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,902.80x = 53,735,675,272.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,735,675,272.56/248,902.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,890.20

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