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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,929.29, 467,296.86 and 248,127.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,929.29, 467,296.86 and 248,127.62 is: 342,104.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,929.29 : 467,296.86 = 248,127.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,929.29/467,296.86 = 248,127.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,929.29x = 467,296.86 × 248,127.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,929.29x = 115,949,255,296.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,949,255,296.39/338,929.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,104.56

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