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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,978.70, 467,190.45 and 249,770.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,978.70, 467,190.45 and 249,770.70 is: 374,033.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,978.70 : 467,190.45 = 249,770.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,978.70/467,190.45 = 249,770.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,978.70x = 467,190.45 × 249,770.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,978.70x = 116,690,485,729.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,690,485,729.82/311,978.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,033.50

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