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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,920.20, 372,926.70 and 143,425.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,920.20, 372,926.70 and 143,425.80 is: 214,877.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,920.20 : 372,926.70 = 143,425.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,920.20/372,926.70 = 143,425.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,920.20x = 372,926.70 × 143,425.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,920.20x = 53,487,310,288.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,487,310,288.86/248,920.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,877.34

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