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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,003.40, 450,005.10 and 248,163.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,003.40, 450,005.10 and 248,163.40 is: 372,245.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,003.40 : 450,005.10 = 248,163.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,003.40/450,005.10 = 248,163.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,003.40x = 450,005.10 × 248,163.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,003.40x = 111,674,795,633.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,674,795,633.34/300,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,245.10

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