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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,011.51, 398,572.38 and 248,162.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,011.51, 398,572.38 and 248,162.87 is: 342,238.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,011.51 : 398,572.38 = 248,162.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,011.51/398,572.38 = 248,162.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,011.51x = 398,572.38 × 248,162.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,011.51x = 98,910,866,719.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,910,866,719.96/289,011.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,238.50

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