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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,838.20, 466,257.30 and 248,630.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,838.20, 466,257.30 and 248,630.20 is: 372,945.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,838.20 : 466,257.30 = 248,630.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,838.20/466,257.30 = 248,630.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,838.20x = 466,257.30 × 248,630.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,838.20x = 115,925,645,750.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,925,645,750.46/310,838.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,945.30

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