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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,088.20, 372,132.30 and 238,411.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,088.20, 372,132.30 and 238,411.40 is: 357,617.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,088.20 : 372,132.30 = 238,411.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,088.20/372,132.30 = 238,411.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,088.20x = 372,132.30 × 238,411.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,088.20x = 88,720,582,628.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,720,582,628.22/248,088.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,617.10

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