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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,172.14, 638,482.94 and 248,139.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,172.14, 638,482.94 and 248,139.42 is: 371,757.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,172.14 : 638,482.94 = 248,139.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,172.14/638,482.94 = 248,139.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,172.14x = 638,482.94 × 248,139.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,172.14x = 158,432,786,411.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,432,786,411.50/426,172.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,757.73

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