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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,226.60, 371,900.70 and 240,004.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,226.60, 371,900.70 and 240,004.20 is: 359,581.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,226.60 : 371,900.70 = 240,004.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,226.60/371,900.70 = 240,004.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,226.60x = 371,900.70 × 240,004.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,226.60x = 89,257,729,982.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,257,729,982.94/248,226.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,581.65

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