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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,087.80, 372,131.70 and 235,257.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,087.80, 372,131.70 and 235,257.40 is: 352,886.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,087.80 : 372,131.70 = 235,257.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,087.80/372,131.70 = 235,257.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,087.80x = 372,131.70 × 235,257.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,087.80x = 87,546,736,199.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,546,736,199.58/248,087.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,886.10

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