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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,384.52, 342,910.26 and 190,131.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,384.52, 342,910.26 and 190,131.48 is: 262,488.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,384.52 : 342,910.26 = 190,131.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,384.52/342,910.26 = 190,131.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,384.52x = 342,910.26 × 190,131.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,384.52x = 65,198,035,240.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,198,035,240.98/248,384.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,488.32

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