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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,185.41, 610,141.14 and 248,567.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,185.41, 610,141.14 and 248,567.36 is: 342,980.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,185.41 : 610,141.14 = 248,567.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,185.41/610,141.14 = 248,567.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,185.41x = 610,141.14 × 248,567.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,185.41x = 151,661,169,346.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,661,169,346.49/442,185.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,980.94

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