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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,082.80, 372,124.20 and 235,252.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,082.80, 372,124.20 and 235,252.40 is: 352,878.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,082.80 : 372,124.20 = 235,252.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,082.80/372,124.20 = 235,252.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,082.80x = 372,124.20 × 235,252.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,082.80x = 87,543,111,148.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,543,111,148.08/248,082.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,878.60

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