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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,539.98, 343,187.40 and 202,606.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,539.98, 343,187.40 and 202,606.80 is: 279,762.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,539.98 : 343,187.40 = 202,606.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,539.98/343,187.40 = 202,606.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,539.98x = 343,187.40 × 202,606.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,539.98x = 69,532,100,914.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,532,100,914.32/248,539.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,762.24

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