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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,916.44, 373,040.84 and 232,973.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,916.44, 373,040.84 and 232,973.21 is: 349,147.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,916.44 : 373,040.84 = 232,973.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,916.44/373,040.84 = 232,973.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,916.44x = 373,040.84 × 232,973.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,916.44x = 86,908,523,470.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,908,523,470.93/248,916.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,147.38

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