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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,839.20, 373,258.80 and 248,839.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,839.20, 373,258.80 and 248,839.20 is: 373,258.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,839.20 : 373,258.80 = 248,839.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,839.20/373,258.80 = 248,839.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,839.20x = 373,258.80 × 248,839.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,839.20x = 92,881,421,184.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,881,421,184.96/248,839.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,258.80

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