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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,280.08, 342,972.10 and 239,062.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,280.08, 342,972.10 and 239,062.68 is: 330,239.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,280.08 : 342,972.10 = 239,062.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,280.08/342,972.10 = 239,062.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,280.08x = 342,972.10 × 239,062.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,280.08x = 81,991,829,391.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,991,829,391.23/248,280.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,239.26

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