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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,039.84, 380,631.48 and 248,404.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,039.84, 380,631.48 and 248,404.32 is: 370,728.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,039.84 : 380,631.48 = 248,404.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,039.84/380,631.48 = 248,404.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,039.84x = 380,631.48 × 248,404.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,039.84x = 94,550,503,959.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,550,503,959.99/255,039.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,728.37

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