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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,195.10, 372,292.65 and 208,829.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,195.10, 372,292.65 and 208,829.10 is: 313,243.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,195.10 : 372,292.65 = 208,829.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,195.10/372,292.65 = 208,829.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,195.10x = 372,292.65 × 208,829.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,195.10x = 77,745,539,036.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,745,539,036.12/248,195.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,243.65

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