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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,045.68, 375,208.80 and 248,146.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,045.68, 375,208.80 and 248,146.68 is: 372,359.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,045.68 : 375,208.80 = 248,146.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,045.68/375,208.80 = 248,146.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,045.68x = 375,208.80 × 248,146.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,045.68x = 93,106,818,026.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,106,818,026.78/250,045.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,359.23

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