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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,947.93, 373,421.33 and 106,700.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,947.93, 373,421.33 and 106,700.97 is: 160,051.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,947.93 : 373,421.33 = 106,700.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,947.93/373,421.33 = 106,700.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,947.93x = 373,421.33 × 106,700.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,947.93x = 39,844,418,196.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,844,418,196.35/248,947.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,051.21

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