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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,887.20, 373,330.80 and 238,519.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,887.20, 373,330.80 and 238,519.20 is: 357,778.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,887.20 : 373,330.80 = 238,519.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,887.20/373,330.80 = 238,519.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,887.20x = 373,330.80 × 238,519.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,887.20x = 89,046,563,751.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,046,563,751.36/248,887.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,778.80

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