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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,739.74, 423,136.11 and 248,017.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,739.74, 423,136.11 and 248,017.82 is: 372,490.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,739.74 : 423,136.11 = 248,017.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,739.74/423,136.11 = 248,017.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,739.74x = 423,136.11 × 248,017.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,739.74x = 104,945,295,565.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,945,295,565.48/281,739.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,490.21

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