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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,566.86, 370,972.44 and 231,712.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,566.86, 370,972.44 and 231,712.38 is: 345,818.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,566.86 : 370,972.44 = 231,712.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,566.86/370,972.44 = 231,712.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,566.86x = 370,972.44 × 231,712.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,566.86x = 85,958,906,986.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,958,906,986.81/248,566.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,818.05

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