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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,751.80, 434,627.70 and 248,279.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,751.80, 434,627.70 and 248,279.80 is: 372,419.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,751.80 : 434,627.70 = 248,279.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,751.80/434,627.70 = 248,279.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,751.80x = 434,627.70 × 248,279.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,751.80x = 107,909,278,430.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,909,278,430.46/289,751.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,419.70

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