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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,391.60, 571,431.30 and 248,203.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,391.60, 571,431.30 and 248,203.30 is: 371,877.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,391.60 : 571,431.30 = 248,203.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,391.60/571,431.30 = 248,203.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,391.60x = 571,431.30 × 248,203.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,391.60x = 141,831,134,383.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,831,134,383.29/381,391.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,877.97

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