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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,076.80, 372,115.20 and 235,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,076.80, 372,115.20 and 235,246.40 is: 352,869.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,076.80 : 372,115.20 = 235,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,076.80/372,115.20 = 235,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,076.80x = 372,115.20 × 235,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,076.80x = 87,538,761,185.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,538,761,185.28/248,076.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,869.60

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