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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,845.51, 417,538.62 and 248,196.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,845.51, 417,538.62 and 248,196.48 is: 342,193.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,845.51 : 417,538.62 = 248,196.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,845.51/417,538.62 = 248,196.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,845.51x = 417,538.62 × 248,196.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,845.51x = 103,631,616,054.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,631,616,054.67/302,845.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,193.01

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