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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,085.91, 431,119.46 and 248,342.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,085.91, 431,119.46 and 248,342.15 is: 343,063.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,085.91 : 431,119.46 = 248,342.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,085.91/431,119.46 = 248,342.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,085.91x = 431,119.46 × 248,342.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,085.91x = 107,065,132,361.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,065,132,361.53/312,085.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,063.01

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