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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,174.76, 575,963.68 and 248,953.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,174.76, 575,963.68 and 248,953.18 is: 373,236.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,174.76 : 575,963.68 = 248,953.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,174.76/575,963.68 = 248,953.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,174.76x = 575,963.68 × 248,953.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,174.76x = 143,387,989,700.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,387,989,700.50/384,174.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,236.36

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