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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,932.44, 373,063.86 and 136,443.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,932.44, 373,063.86 and 136,443.96 is: 204,482.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,932.44 : 373,063.86 = 136,443.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,932.44/373,063.86 = 136,443.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,932.44x = 373,063.86 × 136,443.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,932.44x = 50,902,310,391.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,902,310,391.29/248,932.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,482.43

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