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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,002.48, 398,559.96 and 248,153.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,002.48, 398,559.96 and 248,153.84 is: 342,226.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,002.48 : 398,559.96 = 248,153.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,002.48/398,559.96 = 248,153.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,002.48x = 398,559.96 × 248,153.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,002.48x = 98,904,184,046.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,904,184,046.05/289,002.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,226.08

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