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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,911.40, 373,367.10 and 143,607.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,911.40, 373,367.10 and 143,607.35 is: 215,411.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,911.40 : 373,367.10 = 143,607.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,911.40/373,367.10 = 143,607.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,911.40x = 373,367.10 × 143,607.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,911.40x = 53,618,259,808.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,618,259,808.19/248,911.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,411.03

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