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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,247.60, 376,871.40 and 248,623.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,247.60, 376,871.40 and 248,623.20 is: 372,934.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,247.60 : 376,871.40 = 248,623.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,247.60/376,871.40 = 248,623.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,247.60x = 376,871.40 × 248,623.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,247.60x = 93,698,973,456.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,698,973,456.48/251,247.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,934.80

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