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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,401.60, 372,602.40 and 237,515.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,401.60, 372,602.40 and 237,515.20 is: 356,272.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,401.60 : 372,602.40 = 237,515.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,401.60/372,602.40 = 237,515.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,401.60x = 372,602.40 × 237,515.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,401.60x = 88,498,733,556.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,498,733,556.48/248,401.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,272.80

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