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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,866.62, 431,338.26 and 248,549.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,866.62, 431,338.26 and 248,549.26 is: 342,666.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,866.62 : 431,338.26 = 248,549.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,866.62/431,338.26 = 248,549.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,866.62x = 431,338.26 × 248,549.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,866.62x = 107,208,805,332.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,208,805,332.69/312,866.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,666.17

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