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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,116.80, 561,175.20 and 248,145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,116.80, 561,175.20 and 248,145.60 is: 372,218.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,116.80 : 561,175.20 = 248,145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,116.80/561,175.20 = 248,145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,116.80x = 561,175.20 × 248,145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,116.80x = 139,253,156,709.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,253,156,709.12/374,116.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,218.40

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