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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,274.36, 372,190.05 and 206,497.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,274.36, 372,190.05 and 206,497.17 is: 309,561.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,274.36 : 372,190.05 = 206,497.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,274.36/372,190.05 = 206,497.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,274.36x = 372,190.05 × 206,497.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,274.36x = 76,856,192,027.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,856,192,027.16/248,274.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,561.54

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