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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,311.20, 465,466.80 and 248,103.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,311.20, 465,466.80 and 248,103.20 is: 372,154.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,311.20 : 465,466.80 = 248,103.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,311.20/465,466.80 = 248,103.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,311.20x = 465,466.80 × 248,103.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,311.20x = 115,483,802,573.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,483,802,573.76/310,311.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,154.80

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