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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,003.48, 398,561.34 and 248,154.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,003.48, 398,561.34 and 248,154.84 is: 342,227.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,003.48 : 398,561.34 = 248,154.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,003.48/398,561.34 = 248,154.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,003.48x = 398,561.34 × 248,154.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,003.48x = 98,904,925,557.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,904,925,557.89/289,003.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,227.46

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