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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,328.48, 372,492.72 and 204,374.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,328.48, 372,492.72 and 204,374.88 is: 306,562.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,328.48 : 372,492.72 = 204,374.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,328.48/372,492.72 = 204,374.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,328.48x = 372,492.72 × 204,374.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,328.48x = 76,128,154,950.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,128,154,950.87/248,328.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,562.32

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