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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,751.21, 342,928.86 and 210,356.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,751.21, 342,928.86 and 210,356.54 is: 289,997.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,751.21 : 342,928.86 = 210,356.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,751.21/342,928.86 = 210,356.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,751.21x = 342,928.86 × 210,356.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,751.21x = 72,137,326,741.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,137,326,741.10/248,751.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,997.89

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