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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,538.60, 372,807.90 and 210,047.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,538.60, 372,807.90 and 210,047.40 is: 315,071.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,538.60 : 372,807.90 = 210,047.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,538.60/372,807.90 = 210,047.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,538.60x = 372,807.90 × 210,047.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,538.60x = 78,307,330,094.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,307,330,094.46/248,538.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,071.10

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