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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,385.60, 452,078.40 and 248,854.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,385.60, 452,078.40 and 248,854.40 is: 373,281.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,385.60 : 452,078.40 = 248,854.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,385.60/452,078.40 = 248,854.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,385.60x = 452,078.40 × 248,854.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,385.60x = 112,501,698,984.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,501,698,984.96/301,385.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,281.60

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