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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,915.20, 373,329.60 and 91,062.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,915.20, 373,329.60 and 91,062.40 is: 136,577.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,915.20 : 373,329.60 = 91,062.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,915.20/373,329.60 = 91,062.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,915.20x = 373,329.60 × 91,062.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,915.20x = 33,996,289,367.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,996,289,367.04/248,915.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,577.80

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