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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,447.80, 372,671.70 and 231,340.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,447.80, 372,671.70 and 231,340.60 is: 347,010.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,447.80 : 372,671.70 = 231,340.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,447.80/372,671.70 = 231,340.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,447.80x = 372,671.70 × 231,340.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,447.80x = 86,214,094,681.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,214,094,681.02/248,447.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,010.90

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