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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,952.83, 373,725.36 and 238,801.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,952.83, 373,725.36 and 238,801.64 is: 358,486.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,952.83 : 373,725.36 = 238,801.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,952.83/373,725.36 = 238,801.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,952.83x = 373,725.36 × 238,801.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,952.83x = 89,246,227,008.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,246,227,008.96/248,952.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,486.50

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