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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,220.39, 522,396.15 and 248,132.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,220.39, 522,396.15 and 248,132.29 is: 372,245.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,220.39 : 522,396.15 = 248,132.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,220.39/522,396.15 = 248,132.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,220.39x = 522,396.15 × 248,132.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,220.39x = 129,623,352,986.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,623,352,986.68/348,220.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,245.15

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