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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,171.14, 638,481.44 and 248,138.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,171.14, 638,481.44 and 248,138.42 is: 371,756.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,171.14 : 638,481.44 = 248,138.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,171.14/638,481.44 = 248,138.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,171.14x = 638,481.44 × 248,138.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,171.14x = 158,431,775,720.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,431,775,720.93/426,171.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,756.23

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