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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,001.40, 456,002.10 and 248,014.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,001.40, 456,002.10 and 248,014.20 is: 372,021.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,001.40 : 456,002.10 = 248,014.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,001.40/456,002.10 = 248,014.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,001.40x = 456,002.10 × 248,014.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,001.40x = 113,094,996,029.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,094,996,029.82/304,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,021.30

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