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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,134.80, 561,202.20 and 248,163.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,134.80, 561,202.20 and 248,163.60 is: 372,245.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,134.80 : 561,202.20 = 248,163.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,134.80/561,202.20 = 248,163.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,134.80x = 561,202.20 × 248,163.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,134.80x = 139,269,958,279.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,269,958,279.92/374,134.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,245.40

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