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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,737.24, 423,132.36 and 248,015.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,737.24, 423,132.36 and 248,015.32 is: 372,486.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,737.24 : 423,132.36 = 248,015.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,737.24/423,132.36 = 248,015.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,737.24x = 423,132.36 × 248,015.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,737.24x = 104,943,307,667.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,943,307,667.76/281,737.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,486.46

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