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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,906.20, 373,731.95 and 142,410.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,906.20, 373,731.95 and 142,410.24 is: 213,828.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,906.20 : 373,731.95 = 142,410.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,906.20/373,731.95 = 142,410.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,906.20x = 373,731.95 × 142,410.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,906.20x = 53,223,256,695.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,223,256,695.17/248,906.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,828.57

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