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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,368.64, 397,729.44 and 248,150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,368.64, 397,729.44 and 248,150.16 is: 342,258.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,368.64 : 397,729.44 = 248,150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,368.64/397,729.44 = 248,150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,368.64x = 397,729.44 × 248,150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,368.64x = 98,696,624,172.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,696,624,172.71/288,368.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,258.52

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