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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,292.14, 397,624.23 and 248,073.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,292.14, 397,624.23 and 248,073.30 is: 342,152.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,292.14 : 397,624.23 = 248,073.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,292.14/397,624.23 = 248,073.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,292.14x = 397,624.23 × 248,073.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,292.14x = 98,639,954,896.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,639,954,896.06/288,292.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,152.77

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