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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,086.28, 342,391.76 and 241,331.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,086.28, 342,391.76 and 241,331.16 is: 333,068.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,086.28 : 342,391.76 = 241,331.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,086.28/342,391.76 = 241,331.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,086.28x = 342,391.76 × 241,331.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,086.28x = 82,629,800,615.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,629,800,615.24/248,086.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,068.80

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