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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,205.60, 372,308.40 and 192,218.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,205.60, 372,308.40 and 192,218.40 is: 288,327.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,205.60 : 372,308.40 = 192,218.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,205.60/372,308.40 = 192,218.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,205.60x = 372,308.40 × 192,218.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,205.60x = 71,564,524,954.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,564,524,954.56/248,205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,327.60

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