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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,169.60, 572,598.30 and 248,981.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,169.60, 572,598.30 and 248,981.30 is: 373,044.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,169.60 : 572,598.30 = 248,981.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,169.60/572,598.30 = 248,981.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,169.60x = 572,598.30 × 248,981.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,169.60x = 142,566,269,111.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,566,269,111.79/382,169.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,044.50

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