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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,510.90, 438,766.35 and 248,224.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,510.90, 438,766.35 and 248,224.15 is: 372,336.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,510.90 : 438,766.35 = 248,224.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,510.90/438,766.35 = 248,224.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,510.90x = 438,766.35 × 248,224.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,510.90x = 108,912,404,277.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,912,404,277.35/292,510.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,336.23

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