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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,135.80, 561,203.70 and 248,164.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,135.80, 561,203.70 and 248,164.60 is: 372,246.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,135.80 : 561,203.70 = 248,164.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,135.80/561,203.70 = 248,164.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,135.80x = 561,203.70 × 248,164.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,135.80x = 139,270,891,729.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,270,891,729.02/374,135.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,246.90

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