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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,189.69, 610,243.40 and 248,658.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,189.69, 610,243.40 and 248,658.30 is: 343,160.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,189.69 : 610,243.40 = 248,658.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,189.69/610,243.40 = 248,658.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,189.69x = 610,243.40 × 248,658.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,189.69x = 151,742,086,430.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,742,086,430.22/442,189.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,160.62

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