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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,263.86, 372,174.30 and 206,486.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,263.86, 372,174.30 and 206,486.67 is: 309,545.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,263.86 : 372,174.30 = 206,486.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,263.86/372,174.30 = 206,486.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,263.86x = 372,174.30 × 206,486.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,263.86x = 76,849,031,866.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,849,031,866.58/248,263.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,545.79

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