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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,194.70, 372,292.05 and 206,860.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,194.70, 372,292.05 and 206,860.40 is: 310,290.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,194.70 : 372,292.05 = 206,860.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,194.70/372,292.05 = 206,860.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,194.70x = 372,292.05 × 206,860.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,194.70x = 77,012,482,379.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,012,482,379.82/248,194.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,290.60

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