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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,075.80, 372,113.70 and 235,245.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,075.80, 372,113.70 and 235,245.40 is: 352,868.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,075.80 : 372,113.70 = 235,245.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,075.80/372,113.70 = 235,245.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,075.80x = 372,113.70 × 235,245.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,075.80x = 87,538,036,201.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,538,036,201.98/248,075.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,868.10

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