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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,615.69, 518,186.75 and 248,468.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,615.69, 518,186.75 and 248,468.73 is: 342,779.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,615.69 : 518,186.75 = 248,468.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,615.69/518,186.75 = 248,468.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,615.69x = 518,186.75 × 248,468.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,615.69x = 128,753,202,432.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,753,202,432.98/375,615.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,779.08

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