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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,914.70, 373,372.05 and 248,914.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,914.70, 373,372.05 and 248,914.70 is: 373,372.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,914.70 : 373,372.05 = 248,914.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,914.70/373,372.05 = 248,914.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,914.70x = 373,372.05 × 248,914.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,914.70x = 92,937,791,814.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,937,791,814.14/248,914.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,372.05

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