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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,316.40, 373,252.20 and 243,650.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,316.40, 373,252.20 and 243,650.80 is: 366,239.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,316.40 : 373,252.20 = 243,650.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,316.40/373,252.20 = 243,650.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,316.40x = 373,252.20 × 243,650.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,316.40x = 90,943,197,131.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,943,197,131.76/248,316.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,239.19

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