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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,934.24, 373,051.44 and 108,398.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,934.24, 373,051.44 and 108,398.16 is: 162,444.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,934.24 : 373,051.44 = 108,398.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,934.24/373,051.44 = 108,398.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,934.24x = 373,051.44 × 108,398.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,934.24x = 40,438,089,681.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,438,089,681.35/248,934.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,444.87

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