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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,053.68, 375,220.80 and 248,154.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,053.68, 375,220.80 and 248,154.72 is: 372,371.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,053.68 : 375,220.80 = 248,154.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,053.68/375,220.80 = 248,154.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,053.68x = 375,220.80 × 248,154.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,053.68x = 93,112,812,562.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,112,812,562.18/250,053.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,371.29

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