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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,832.16, 420,778.80 and 248,145.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,832.16, 420,778.80 and 248,145.12 is: 342,530.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,832.16 : 420,778.80 = 248,145.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,832.16/420,778.80 = 248,145.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,832.16x = 420,778.80 × 248,145.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,832.16x = 104,414,205,819.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,414,205,819.46/304,832.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,530.15

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