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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,403.60, 372,605.40 and 230,907.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,403.60, 372,605.40 and 230,907.60 is: 346,361.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,403.60 : 372,605.40 = 230,907.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,403.60/372,605.40 = 230,907.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,403.60x = 372,605.40 × 230,907.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,403.60x = 86,037,418,661.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,037,418,661.04/248,403.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,361.40

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