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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,450.40, 372,675.60 and 189,401.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,450.40, 372,675.60 and 189,401.40 is: 284,102.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,450.40 : 372,675.60 = 189,401.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,450.40/372,675.60 = 189,401.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,450.40x = 372,675.60 × 189,401.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,450.40x = 70,585,280,385.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,585,280,385.84/248,450.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,102.10

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