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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,098.80, 372,148.20 and 235,268.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,098.80, 372,148.20 and 235,268.40 is: 352,902.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,098.80 : 372,148.20 = 235,268.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,098.80/372,148.20 = 235,268.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,098.80x = 372,148.20 × 235,268.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,098.80x = 87,554,711,576.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,554,711,576.88/248,098.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,902.60

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