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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,645.60, 372,529.20 and 240,423.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,645.60, 372,529.20 and 240,423.20 is: 360,210.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,645.60 : 372,529.20 = 240,423.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,645.60/372,529.20 = 240,423.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,645.60x = 372,529.20 × 240,423.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,645.60x = 89,564,662,357.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,564,662,357.44/248,645.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,210.12

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