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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,661.44, 518,249.88 and 248,514.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,661.44, 518,249.88 and 248,514.12 is: 342,841.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,661.44 : 518,249.88 = 248,514.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,661.44/518,249.88 = 248,514.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,661.44x = 518,249.88 × 248,514.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,661.44x = 128,792,412,868.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,792,412,868.31/375,661.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,841.72

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