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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,915.70, 373,373.55 and 248,915.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,915.70, 373,373.55 and 248,915.70 is: 373,373.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,915.70 : 373,373.55 = 248,915.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,915.70/373,373.55 = 248,915.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,915.70x = 373,373.55 × 248,915.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,915.70x = 92,938,538,559.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,938,538,559.74/248,915.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,373.55

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