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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,537.80, 381,806.70 and 248,705.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,537.80, 381,806.70 and 248,705.80 is: 373,058.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,537.80 : 381,806.70 = 248,705.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,537.80/381,806.70 = 248,705.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,537.80x = 381,806.70 × 248,705.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,537.80x = 94,957,540,768.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,957,540,768.86/254,537.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,058.70

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