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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,225.40, 522,403.66 and 248,137.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,225.40, 522,403.66 and 248,137.30 is: 372,252.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,225.40 : 522,403.66 = 248,137.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,225.40/522,403.66 = 248,137.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,225.40x = 522,403.66 × 248,137.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,225.40x = 129,627,833,702.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,627,833,702.52/348,225.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,252.67

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