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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,435.80, 372,653.70 and 241,523.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,435.80, 372,653.70 and 241,523.80 is: 362,285.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,435.80 : 372,653.70 = 241,523.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,435.80/372,653.70 = 241,523.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,435.80x = 372,653.70 × 241,523.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,435.80x = 90,004,737,708.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,004,737,708.06/248,435.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,285.70

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