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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,933.11, 467,302.14 and 248,131.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,933.11, 467,302.14 and 248,131.44 is: 342,109.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,933.11 : 467,302.14 = 248,131.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,933.11/467,302.14 = 248,131.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,933.11x = 467,302.14 × 248,131.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,933.11x = 115,952,352,913.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,952,352,913.28/338,933.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,109.84

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