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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,059.80, 466,589.70 and 248,851.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,059.80, 466,589.70 and 248,851.80 is: 373,277.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,059.80 : 466,589.70 = 248,851.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,059.80/466,589.70 = 248,851.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,059.80x = 466,589.70 × 248,851.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,059.80x = 116,111,686,706.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,111,686,706.46/311,059.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,277.70

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