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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,163.14, 638,469.45 and 248,130.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,163.14, 638,469.45 and 248,130.41 is: 371,744.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,163.14 : 638,469.45 = 248,130.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,163.14/638,469.45 = 248,130.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,163.14x = 638,469.45 × 248,130.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,163.14x = 158,423,683,208.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,423,683,208.63/426,163.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,744.22

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