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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,860.60, 373,290.90 and 233,308.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,860.60, 373,290.90 and 233,308.60 is: 349,962.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,860.60 : 373,290.90 = 233,308.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,860.60/373,290.90 = 233,308.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,860.60x = 373,290.90 × 233,308.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,860.60x = 87,091,977,271.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,091,977,271.74/248,860.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,962.90

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