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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,920.80, 373,381.20 and 142,195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,920.80, 373,381.20 and 142,195.20 is: 213,292.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,920.80 : 373,381.20 = 142,195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,920.80/373,381.20 = 142,195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,920.80x = 373,381.20 × 142,195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,920.80x = 53,093,014,410.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,093,014,410.24/248,920.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,292.80

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