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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,357.34, 412,716.15 and 248,176.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,357.34, 412,716.15 and 248,176.86 is: 342,154.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,357.34 : 412,716.15 = 248,176.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,357.34/412,716.15 = 248,176.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,357.34x = 412,716.15 × 248,176.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,357.34x = 102,426,598,178.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,426,598,178.29/299,357.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,154.96

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