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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,930.80, 373,396.20 and 142,205.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,930.80, 373,396.20 and 142,205.20 is: 213,307.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,930.80 : 373,396.20 = 142,205.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,930.80/373,396.20 = 142,205.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,930.80x = 373,396.20 × 142,205.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,930.80x = 53,098,881,300.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,098,881,300.24/248,930.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,307.80

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