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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,233.80, 372,350.70 and 248,233.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,233.80, 372,350.70 and 248,233.80 is: 372,350.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,233.80 : 372,350.70 = 248,233.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,233.80/372,350.70 = 248,233.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,233.80x = 372,350.70 × 248,233.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,233.80x = 92,430,029,193.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,430,029,193.66/248,233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,350.70

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