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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,562.30, 381,843.45 and 248,730.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,562.30, 381,843.45 and 248,730.30 is: 373,095.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,562.30 : 381,843.45 = 248,730.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,562.30/381,843.45 = 248,730.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,562.30x = 381,843.45 × 248,730.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,562.30x = 94,976,035,871.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,976,035,871.54/254,562.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,095.45

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