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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,315.20, 465,472.80 and 248,107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,315.20, 465,472.80 and 248,107.20 is: 372,160.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,315.20 : 465,472.80 = 248,107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,315.20/465,472.80 = 248,107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,315.20x = 465,472.80 × 248,107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,315.20x = 115,487,153,084.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,487,153,084.16/310,315.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,160.80

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