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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,961.44, 373,441.50 and 106,714.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,961.44, 373,441.50 and 106,714.46 is: 160,071.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,961.44 : 373,441.50 = 106,714.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,961.44/373,441.50 = 106,714.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,961.44x = 373,441.50 × 106,714.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,961.44x = 39,851,608,014.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,851,608,014.09/248,961.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,071.41

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