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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,141.70, 372,212.55 and 237,644.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,141.70, 372,212.55 and 237,644.10 is: 356,466.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,141.70 : 372,212.55 = 237,644.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,141.70/372,212.55 = 237,644.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,141.70x = 372,212.55 × 237,644.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,141.70x = 88,454,116,453.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,454,116,453.46/248,141.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,466.15

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