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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,617.80, 373,353.17 and 237,398.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,617.80, 373,353.17 and 237,398.49 is: 356,504.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,617.80 : 373,353.17 = 237,398.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,617.80/373,353.17 = 237,398.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,617.80x = 373,353.17 × 237,398.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,617.80x = 88,633,477,607.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,633,477,607.72/248,617.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,504.96

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