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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,861.60, 373,292.40 and 233,309.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,861.60, 373,292.40 and 233,309.60 is: 349,964.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,861.60 : 373,292.40 = 233,309.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,861.60/373,292.40 = 233,309.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,861.60x = 373,292.40 × 233,309.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,861.60x = 87,092,700,527.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,092,700,527.04/248,861.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,964.40

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