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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,668.32, 373,076.72 and 233,815.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,668.32, 373,076.72 and 233,815.20 is: 350,792.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,668.32 : 373,076.72 = 233,815.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,668.32/373,076.72 = 233,815.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,668.32x = 373,076.72 × 233,815.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,668.32x = 87,231,007,902.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,231,007,902.14/248,668.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,792.61

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