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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,901.40, 372,833.70 and 248,901.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,901.40, 372,833.70 and 248,901.40 is: 372,833.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,901.40 : 372,833.70 = 248,901.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,901.40/372,833.70 = 248,901.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,901.40x = 372,833.70 × 248,901.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,901.40x = 92,798,829,897.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,798,829,897.18/248,901.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,833.70

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