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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,944.96, 517,751.12 and 248,981.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,944.96, 517,751.12 and 248,981.10 is: 373,712.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,944.96 : 517,751.12 = 248,981.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,944.96/517,751.12 = 248,981.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,944.96x = 517,751.12 × 248,981.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,944.96x = 128,910,243,383.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,910,243,383.83/344,944.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,712.50

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