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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,181.73, 553,687.48 and 248,269.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,181.73, 553,687.48 and 248,269.15 is: 342,646.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,181.73 : 553,687.48 = 248,269.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,181.73/553,687.48 = 248,269.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,181.73x = 553,687.48 × 248,269.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,181.73x = 137,463,517,256.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,463,517,256.81/401,181.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,646.50

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