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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,077.64, 342,539.94 and 190,626.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,077.64, 342,539.94 and 190,626.36 is: 263,212.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,077.64 : 342,539.94 = 190,626.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,077.64/342,539.94 = 190,626.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,077.64x = 342,539.94 × 190,626.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,077.64x = 65,297,142,201.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,297,142,201.66/248,077.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,212.53

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