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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,936.83, 517,738.93 and 248,972.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,936.83, 517,738.93 and 248,972.98 is: 373,700.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,936.83 : 517,738.93 = 248,972.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,936.83/517,738.93 = 248,972.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,936.83x = 517,738.93 × 248,972.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,936.83x = 128,903,002,347.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,903,002,347.33/344,936.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,700.32

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