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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,827.16, 420,771.90 and 248,140.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,827.16, 420,771.90 and 248,140.12 is: 342,523.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,827.16 : 420,771.90 = 248,140.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,827.16/420,771.90 = 248,140.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,827.16x = 420,771.90 × 248,140.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,827.16x = 104,410,389,758.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,410,389,758.63/304,827.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,523.25

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