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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,970.24, 373,105.44 and 108,434.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,970.24, 373,105.44 and 108,434.16 is: 162,498.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,970.24 : 373,105.44 = 108,434.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,970.24/373,105.44 = 108,434.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,970.24x = 373,105.44 × 108,434.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,970.24x = 40,457,374,977.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,457,374,977.83/248,970.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,498.84

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