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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,087.66, 431,121.87 and 248,343.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,087.66, 431,121.87 and 248,343.90 is: 343,065.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,087.66 : 431,121.87 = 248,343.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,087.66/431,121.87 = 248,343.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,087.66x = 431,121.87 × 248,343.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,087.66x = 107,066,486,571.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,066,486,571.09/312,087.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,065.43

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