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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,935.40, 372,711.90 and 242,023.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,935.40, 372,711.90 and 242,023.40 is: 362,363.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,935.40 : 372,711.90 = 242,023.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,935.40/372,711.90 = 242,023.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,935.40x = 372,711.90 × 242,023.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,935.40x = 90,205,001,258.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,205,001,258.46/248,935.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,363.09

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