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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,131.60, 572,541.30 and 248,943.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,131.60, 572,541.30 and 248,943.30 is: 372,987.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,131.60 : 572,541.30 = 248,943.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,131.60/572,541.30 = 248,943.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,131.60x = 572,541.30 × 248,943.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,131.60x = 142,530,320,608.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,530,320,608.29/382,131.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,987.53

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