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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,850, 417,544.83 and 248,200.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,850, 417,544.83 and 248,200.99 is: 342,199.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,850 : 417,544.83 = 248,200.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,850/417,544.83 = 248,200.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,850x = 417,544.83 × 248,200.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,850x = 103,635,039,131.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,635,039,131.52/302,850
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,199.24

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