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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,423.46, 374,309.06 and 205,022.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,423.46, 374,309.06 and 205,022.34 is: 308,914.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,423.46 : 374,309.06 = 205,022.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,423.46/374,309.06 = 205,022.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,423.46x = 374,309.06 × 205,022.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,423.46x = 76,741,718,339.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,741,718,339.29/248,423.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,914.94

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