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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,089.20, 372,133.80 and 238,412.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,089.20, 372,133.80 and 238,412.40 is: 357,618.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,089.20 : 372,133.80 = 238,412.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,089.20/372,133.80 = 238,412.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,089.20x = 372,133.80 × 238,412.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,089.20x = 88,721,312,379.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,721,312,379.12/248,089.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,618.60

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