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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,370.60, 531,555.90 and 248,082.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,370.60, 531,555.90 and 248,082.40 is: 372,123.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,370.60 : 531,555.90 = 248,082.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,370.60/531,555.90 = 248,082.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,370.60x = 531,555.90 × 248,082.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,370.60x = 131,869,663,406.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,869,663,406.16/354,370.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,123.60

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