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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,085.60, 347,786.40 and 248,085.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,085.60, 347,786.40 and 248,085.60 is: 347,786.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,085.60 : 347,786.40 = 248,085.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,085.60/347,786.40 = 248,085.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,085.60x = 347,786.40 × 248,085.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,085.60x = 86,280,797,715.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,280,797,715.84/248,085.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,786.40

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